Specialist, Global Internal Audit
Description & Requirements
Company Profile
Bain & Company is the management consulting firm that the world’s business leaders come to when they want results. Bain advises clients on strategy, operations, information technology, organization, private equity, digital transformation and strategy, and mergers and acquisition, developing practical insights that clients act on and transferring skills that make change stick. The firm aligns its incentives with clients by linking its fees to their results. Bain clients have outperformed the stock market 4 to 1. Founded in 1973, Bain has offices in various countries, and its deep expertise and client roster cross every industry and economic sector.
The firm established several functions in the Indian market early 2000s and its remit across functions has expanded over time. Since 2019, these functions have become part of Global Business Services (GBS). Global Business Services (GBS) is a network of five interconnected business-function hubs across India, Poland, Malaysia, Mexico and Portugal, serving Bain globally to run our business, support other functions, and help drive innovation internally. We are over 1000 business professionals – serving functions in operations, HR, finance, legal, tech, marketing, research, and data analytics – who support our offices globally. Our mantra of “shared innovation, seamless execution,” underpinned by a passion for results, teamwork, and creativity, helps Bain stay at the top of our game operationally.
Job Summary
As a Specialist in Global Internal Audit, you will play a key role in strengthening Bain’s third line of defense. In this role, you will work closely with Global Internal Audit leadership, which reports directly into the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and the Board Risk Subcommittee. Your work will focus on evaluating the effectiveness of financial and operational controls through both field and desk audits.
In addition to core audit responsibilities, you’ll support investigations, contribute to continuous auditing enhancements, and apply data analytics to increase audit insight and impact. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an early-career professional who thrives in a collaborative, analytical environment and is eager to build a career in audit, risk, or compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field and desk audits to assess compliance with Bain’s policies and procedures
- Analyze operational and financial data to identify control gaps and potential risks
- Document audit findings clearly and support the development of actionable reports
- Assist in investigations and forensic reviews alongside senior audit professionals
- Maintain audit workpapers, templates, and standardized findings
- Support the development of dashboards and visual reports using tools like Excel or Power BI
- Track management responses and ensure follow-up actions are completed
- Stay informed on internal audit best practices and evolving tools under team guidance
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Basic understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO or SOX
- Strong attention to detail and a systematic, analytical problem-solving style
- Clear communication skills with the ability to convey findings to diverse audiences
- Self-motivated with a strong ability to collaborate in team environments
- Passion for internal audit, risk, and compliance
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in one of these preferred or related fields: Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Information Systems
- Demonstrated experience (4-6 years) in audit, risk, or compliance-related functions
- Exposure to and/or willingness to learn automation and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, ChatGPT/OpenAI, Alteryx, or ACL