Job Description
Senior Specialist - Internal Audit

Summary

Scope Ratings is looking for a Senior Specialist – to reinforce its European Internal Audit activities based in Milan. The Internal Auditor performs risk-based internal audit assignments across various business areas, assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control systems. The role contributes to all phases of the audit process - planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow- up of the remediation actions – under the supervision of the Head of Internal Audit. The Internal Auditor ensures that audit work meets professional standards and support the continuous improvement of processes withing a rapidly growing organisation.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Participate in planning of the audit engagements by identifying key risks, defining objectives, and designing appropriate testing procedures.
  • Perform audit testing and data analysis to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, business processes, and risk mitigation measures.
  • Document work performed and results obtained in accordance with internal audit methodology and documentation standards.
  • Identify control weaknesses, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, and propose actionable recommendations.
  • Contribute to the preparation of clear, concise, and well-structured audit findings and reports.
  • Discuss audit results with auditees, ensuring a constructive and collaborative communication process.
  • Support the follow-up and validation of management remediation actions.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments relevant to the organisation’s activities.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of internal audit tools, methodologies, and best practice.

Professional & personal qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics and related disciplines.
  • 4-5 years of experience as Internal Auditor.
  • Knowledge of Internal audit standards and risk management frameworks.
  • Progress toward relevant professional certification (CIA, CISA, ACCA, CPA) is preferred.
  • Experience across multiple audit areas (operational, financial, compliance, or IT) is preferred.
  • Commitment to ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional scepticism and sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
  • Strong organizational and time management.
  • Good communication and report writing skills in English.

Interested?
If this sounds like a journey for you, we look forward to learning more from your convincing application. Please note: For non-EU applicants, a valid work and residence permit is a prerequisite for this job position. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor relocation from outside of the EU at this time.

What we want to see

  • Current CV
  • Copy of your university degrees and certificates
  • Criminal record certificate (can be provided at a later date)
  • At least 3 letters of reference (can be provided at a later date)

About Scope Ratings 
Scope Ratings GmbH is part of the Scope Group with headquarters in Berlin and offices in Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Oslo and Paris. As the leading European credit rating agency, the company specialises in the analysis and ratings of financial institutions, corporates, structured finance, project finance and public finance. Scope Ratings’ credit risk analysis is opinion-driven, forward-looking and non-mechanistic, an approach that adds to a greater diversity of opinion for institutional investors. Scope Ratings is a credit rating agency registered in accordance with the EU rating regulation and operating in the European Union with ECAI status.

At Scope Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We embrace people from all backgrounds, regardless of culture, ethnicity and gender. We ensure that our application processes are free from discrimination. By valuing each individual's unique background and perspectives, we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute their best. Our dedication to equality and inclusivity reflects our belief that diversity drives innovation and success.