BBVA
Internal Audit UK Internship
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Excited to grow your career? BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.
About the Role
The Internal Audit UK department plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization by providing independent and objective evaluations of our banking operations. The team focuses on assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of the bank's frameworks across several key areas.
About the Job:
Are you looking to kickstart your career in Risk Management, Governance, and Internal Audit? Join our Internal Audit UK team in London. You will closely support the team in their daily activities, helping to execute audit engagements and internal control initiatives while gaining unique exposure to how a major Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business operates from the inside.
Responsibilities
- Audit Planning & Execution Support: Assist the team in day-to-day audit activities and ongoing audit engagements, helping with initial planning and fieldwork.
- Documentation Assistance: Support the preparation, organization, and maintenance of audit documentation, workpapers, and final reports.
- Follow-up & Monitoring: Help track and coordinate audit follow-up activities to ensure that recommendations and action plans are properly addressed.
- Governance & Internal Control Initiatives: Aid the team with governance, risk management, and internal control-related projects and reviews.
- Team Collaboration: Support experienced auditors in their day-to-day desk tasks, helping to facilitate smooth communication and workflow within the department.
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What We Are Looking For
Education
- Current Bachelor's or Master's student in Banking, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or Audit.
- A career focus or strong interest in Governance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Compliance is highly valued.
Languages
- Advanced English is mandatory.
- Spanish language skills are highly valued.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with high ethical standards and integrity.
- We look for critical thinkers with a questioning mindset, effective communication skills, and a proactive eagerness to learn.
Tech Savvy
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
- Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to improve productivity, research, and data analysis.
What You Will Gain
- Audit & Risk Expertise: Practical, hands-on exposure to internal audit methodologies, risk and control frameworks within a complex banking environment.
- Professional Growth & Mentoring: On-the-job training and direct mentoring from experienced auditors, starting with a structured onboarding session coordinated by our Talent & Culture team in London.
- CIB Business Insight: Deepen your understanding of how a Corporate & Investment Banking office manages risk, internal controls, and governance to safeguard its operations.
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⚠️ Important Requirements
- Availability: This is a full-time, 1-year position from September 2026 to September 2027. This is NOT a summer internship. Please only apply if you can commit to this duration.
- Location: London.
- Right to Work: Applicants must possess UK Citizenship or a valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process.
Skills
- Communication
- Data Analysis
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