IT Auditor – MMC – London - GRADUATE

The company: MMC

• The Internal Audit department provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve Marsh McLennan's operations. Marsh McLennan is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. The Company’s 76,000+ colleagues advise clients in 130 countries.

The role: IT Auditor

• We are looking for a talented and motivated graduate to become an IT Auditor with the MMC Internal Audit team in London (City).

• You will play a key part in Marsh McLennan services by bringing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. 

• You will gain exposure across all the group’s business segments including insurance and reinsurance broking, investment management and consulting.

What can you expect?

• Global purview – gain a unique perspective across Marsh McLennan within Internal Audit, covering all four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman

• Location – this role is based in London Tower Place but travel to our other locations globally may be required dependant on the plan- 10-25% travel, giving you exposure across the company

• Training - through training will be provided, as appropriate, to enable you to gain an understanding of business operations, potential risks, and appropriate controls along with any important and emerging IT topics that enhance our audit work

• Challenge – work cross functionally and with our various business units on risk assurance and advisory assignments

• Innovation – work with new technologies including Automation, Cloud and Digital

• Development Opportunities – grow in a culture focused on training and coaching, under the leadership of strong IA professionals with Big 4 and diverse industry backgrounds

• Strategic Advisory Mindset - help our internal clients achieve their strategic goals while minimizing risk

• Work/Life Balance – have flexibility in meeting your professional and personal commitments

• Culture – work in a diverse culture and a global team across the Americas, EU and APAC regions

• Visibility – have exposure to senior business leaders

• Recognition – benefit from global career advancement opportunities

What is in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary

• A comprehensive benefits package, including excellent pension benefits, life assurance, private healthcare, share save schemes, flexible benefits options and 27 days holiday

We will count on you to:

• Assist in planning engagements based on technology and business risks

• Perform Technology and Integrated internal audit reviews and other special projects

• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs and detailed testing

• Execute audits by analyzing, testing and evaluating the entity’s control environment by using a blend of traditional sampling and automation

• Document audit testing and conclusions; organize and reference work papers

• Identify control weaknesses, help assess their impact, and discuss practical solutions with management

• Identify opportunities for improvement, helping our internal clients improve their system, processes and internal controls

• Prepare audit reports with clear and concise messages, providing value added feedback

• Communicate audit results to IA Senior Management and business stakeholders

• Provide inputs on the annual risk assessment and plan development

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Finance or related field

• Ability to work effectively with management and staff members in a team environment

• Solid analytical, problem solving, organization, and project management skills

• Solution-focused mindset, coupled with an ability to understand how technology supports business operations, to be able to propose feasible and effective solutions

• Clear articulation and solid communication/presentation skills, both written and verbal

What makes you stand out:

• Good degree from a respected university

• Keen interest in IT, IT Audit and Systems & Controls ideally

• Good interpersonal skills, not afraid to ask questions and/or investigate

• Happy to learn and progress