Internal Auditor

LPL Financial • Fort Mill, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Analytics Internal Auditor provides data analytics support to the Internal Audit department by identifying, assessing, and reporting risks through analytics, automation, and visualization. This role supports risk‑based audits through full‑population testing, anomaly detection, and repeatable analytic routines. The ideal candidate has a technical foundation, is eager to learn, and can translate data insights into clear business observations. This position offers exposure to a broad range of business areas and technologies while contributing to continuous improvement in audit coverage and efficiency. This role is hybrid, working from home and in the office, based out of Fort Mill, SC. LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients. LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer. Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting data analytics, audit, risk, or related analytical work, typically through two or more years of relevant professional experience or equivalent practical exposure.
• Ability to query, analyze, and validate structured and semi structured data using common analytical or scripting concepts, such as workflows, automation, or basic programming techniques.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one data analytics, visualization, or automation platform (for example Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, or Microsoft Power Platform).
• Communication skills, with the ability to clearly document analytic logic and explain technical results to non technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as information technology, statistics, business, accounting, or finance) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Internal Audit, External Audit, or Risk experience.
• Exposure to financial services environments (e.g., Broker/Dealer, RIA).
• Experience working with relational databases and/or cloud‑based platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Hands‑on experience with data validation, reconciliation, and analytic support for audits.
• Proficiency in Excel for analysis and data validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform data discovery and analytics to support Internal Audit projects using approved analytics and visualization tools.
• Execute full‑population testing, exception testing, and basic anomaly detection under guidance from senior audit team members.
• Assist in assessing business risks and control effectiveness across applications, databases, and processes.
• Develop and maintain repeatable analytic routines, workflows, and scripts to improve audit efficiency.
• Create clear visualizations, dashboards, and summary materials to communicate results to audit stakeholders.
• Document analytic logic, data sources, and results in a manner understandable to non‑technical audiences.
• Collaborate with audit teams and business partners to obtain data, validate results, and support audit objectives.
• Contribute ideas for improving automation, analytics coverage, and use of emerging tools (e.g., Gen AI) within Internal Audit.
• Maintain professional skill development through on‑the‑job learning and training.

Benefits

• 401K matching
• health benefits
• employee stock options
• paid time off
• volunteer time off
• traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees