Trainee Internal Auditor - United Kingdom

Responsibilities

Join Our Dynamic and Inclusive Team!

Are you:

• Looking for an excellent opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading financial services groups
• Interested in becoming an ambitious Internal Auditor, ideally with some previous experience in financial services
• Keen to apply and develop skills in data visualisation and analytics
• Seeking a diverse, respectful, and open team environment with like‑minded professionals
• Highly self‑motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player who brings enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and the ability to overcome challenges

If so, we want to hear from you!

As an Internal Audit Trainee, you will work under the leadership of the Regional Audit Supervisor as part of the London internal audit team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing assigned audit work to help assess the effectiveness of controls and risk management.
• Supporting follow‑up activities to ensure that audit findings are addressed by the business.
• Assisting in the preparation of audit reports and presentations.
• Contributing to the department’s risk assessment and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Participating in projects aimed at improving audit processes and efficiency.
• Working with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism always.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Preferably some experience in financial services, internal/external audit, risk management, or compliance. Experience in data or reporting management is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Python programming advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Experience with data visualisation and analytics tools is highly valued.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills across all levels.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to summarise key messages clearly in writing and verbally.
• Comfortable working with technical applications and large datasets.
• Fluency in English is required;
  French language skills are a plus.

• Develop your internal audit career alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
• Benefit from a healthy work/life balance and positive team culture where all staff feel valued and engaged.
• Access training, mentoring, and growth opportunities to build your skills and advance your career within Société Générale.
• Experience the diversity of our business lines in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.
• Participate in volunteering activities supported by the Group, including mentoring, financial education, and charity work.

Société Générale is one of Europe’s leading financial services groups with over 150 years of history. We serve 26 million clients worldwide with more than 119,000 employees across 62 countries. Our strength lies in financial expertise, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable growth. We aim to be a trusted partner for those building the world of tomorrow.

The Inspection General and Internal Audit Division is the Group’s independent third line of defence, with around 1,000 professionals globally. Our role is to objectively review the Group’s operations, assess risks, verify compliance, and ensure the effectiveness of controls.

If you want to join a motivated and supportive team, don’t hesitate to apply!

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.