The UK internal audit job market is rebounding sharply in early 2025, driven by regulatory pressures from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) and updates to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In January 2025, vacancies jumped 70% month-on-month, reflecting firms’ urgent push to strengthen compliance. London’s share fell to 46% as financial institutions expanded risk functions across regional hubs. With enforcement tightening and corporate liability rising, demand for internal auditors is expected to continue growing throughout 2025, reversing 2024’s hiring slowdown.