We are looking for an Internal Auditor to provide independent assurance on how effectively we manage risk, controls and governance across Benchmark.
You will support the delivery of the internal audit plan, review key processes across the business, and provide clear, practical recommendations that strengthen our control environment.
This role offers broad exposure across Wealth Management, Platform and Group functions, working closely with senior stakeholders.
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Deliver end-to-end internal audits, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up
- Assess the design and effectiveness of controls across key risk areas
- Identify control gaps, risks and improvement opportunities with clear, practical recommendations
- Track audit actions to completion, ensuring issues are resolved in a timely way
- Produce concise, high-quality audit reports for senior stakeholders and governance forums
- Build strong relationships across the business, including senior management
- Support ad hoc reviews, thematic audits and investigations
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology and tools
- Provide insight on emerging risks and trends across the business
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Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent)
- Experience in internal audit, risk or controls within Financial Services
- Strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment, particularly FCA expectations
- Good knowledge of wealth management, platforms or investment products
- Ability to assess end-to-end processes and identify control weaknesses
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear and structured report writing
- Confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
Desirable:
- Experience in wealth management, financial planning or platform businesses
- Exposure to SM&CR and conduct risk frameworks
- Experience using data or analytics in audit testing
You'll be based at the Benchmark Head Office, within our Broadlands Business Campus near Horsham in West Sussex but will need to be present across our other offices, including the main Schroders headquarters in London. It has high standards and international reputation, without being in the city: a big, countryside campus means life will feel a little different.
We support our offices by using cutting edge software and hardware and our spacious campus facilities mean there's a great working environment for the team. With an on-site restaurant, coffee shop and gym, our campus has much to offer. And commuters can relax on our dedicated regular shuttle bus to and from Horsham’s main line train station.
Benchmark is one of the UK’s leading financial planning businesses, aiming to help our clients realise aspirations and achieve peace of mind. We do this through our unique business model which provides support to over 1000 financial planners across our employed, self-employed and independent models. Our solutions are award-winning, enabled by proprietary technology covering regulatory, platform and investment services, all of which are designed to support advisers at every stage of their journey – from starting their career, improving how they run productively and effectively, to accelerating growth and ultimately thinking about succession planning.
We are growing rapidly, with more than 50 acquisitions in recent years and have multiple offices across the UK.
Delivering good client outcomes is at the heart of everything we do. Our duty of care, including support for vulnerable customers, is embedded into our culture and decision‑making.
As part of the Schroders Group, the UK’s largest listed asset manager with over £750bn of assets, Benchmark benefits from a focussed business model with clear accountability with the scale of a global services organisation.
We're looking for the best, whoever they are
We know that diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture where all can succeed lead to better decisions and stronger outcomes for the company its clients and its employees. That’s why inclusion and diversity are strategic priorities for us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. You’re welcome at Benchmark regardless of your age, disability, gender identity or expression, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. We’re building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
