IT Audit Data Analytics Senior Manager

IT Audit Data Analytics Senior Manager

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 10+ years and/or equivalent of experience of internal audit and/or equivalent of experience with the financial services industry, related markets, and related regulatory agencies preferred
• Exhibits effective communication (both verbal and written), negotiation and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills; and ability to engage with all levels of internal audit and business line management
• Employs strong critical thinking skills to identify pragmatic recommendations within an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory and risk management environment
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in analyzing and visualizing data using Power BI, Alteryx, Qlik, or similar BI tools
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in working with databases, including extracting, transforming and loading data using SQL and ETL tools
• Experience with data analysis and strong data analytics skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Possesses strong project management skills; preferably within internal audit functions; exhibits initiative and intuitive thinking; and demonstrates ability to meet strict deadlines
• Understands of, audit methodology including risk assessment process and audit practices
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive analytics innovation, credibly challenge and proactively influence risk and control environments proficiency in technology as required for assigned areas

Responsibilities

• Grow a sustainable Data Analytics program to support the audit lifecycle
• Leverage tools and techniques to develop data-driven analytic capabilities to identify anomalies, outliers, emerging trends, and risks across the assigned projects. Review data for accuracy and ensure that any exceptions are identified and promptly communicated to the Audit Manager and resolved
• Build and enhance continuous reporting and/or automation solutions that support risk-based testing and audit objectives
• Participate in the research and implementation of data analytics and reporting requirements
• Obtain understanding and access to data sources relevant to assigned audit projects
• Establish and maintain proper documentation of data analytics for future use (i.e., Data Analytics library, reusable data analytics across business functions)
• Participate in projects to enhance team level program documentation, training materials and KPI/performance reporting
• Engage and educate business auditors around use of analytics for audit efficiency and effectiveness. Maintain data analytics and report templates, manage development and enhancement requests
• Collaborate with LOB and System contacts as well as audit management teams
• Participate in projects as assigned and engage as a team player across peer group while also operating within industry best practices, applicable regulations, and internal and external professional practice expectations
• Be results driven, detail-oriented, demonstrate creativity

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience implementing continuous auditing and/or risk monitoring processes preferred
• Knowledge of Big Data, and Machine Learning is desirable