Internal Audit Analyst

About the position

MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There. The Internal Audit Analyst will be a highly motivated individual with a hunger for learning. This role will support the integration and application of technology supporting audit processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and manage risk. The ideal candidate will have experience with data analytics, data visualization, and automation tools, as well as a foundational understanding of internal audit principles and IT controls. This collaborative role will be based in New York and will report to the Technology Audit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the scoping, testing, issue validation, external audit coordination and action plan remediation of the Sarbanes-Oxley controls
• Assist in the implementation and use of data analytics, automation, and other technology tools to support internal audit processes
• Develop and maintain scripts, dashboards, and reports to facilitate continuous auditing and monitoring
• Collaborate with audit teams to identify opportunities for automation and technology-driven audit enhancements - continually explore ways to add value to the department and organization
• Perform IT and operational audits, evaluating the effectiveness of controls and identifying potential risks
• Support audit teams in leveraging data analytics for risk assessment, sample selection, and fraud detection
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in audit technology, with a goal to obtain additional certifications and trainings
• Proactively take on additional tasks or projects where needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a focus in Technology, required
• 1+ years’ relevant experience in IT Audit or Data Analytics (through internship, contract or full-time position)
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Python, or Power BI; AuditBoard a plus
• Knowledge of Cloud Governance and controls, AI and/or other emerging technologies a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize while working on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Team-oriented with strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and implement process improvements
• Have obtained or aspire to obtain Professional Certification(s); CompTIA A+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CISA, CIA, AI Certifications, etc.

Benefits

• Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home
• Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days
• Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave
• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount
• Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more
• Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers
• Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs