Sr Internal Audit Data Analyst

Sr Internal Audit Data Analyst
The Senior Internal Audit Data Analyst India job is responsible for designing and developing data analytics routines to support internal audit activities. As a subject matter expert in data analytics, this job maintains an effective system of data analytics and models which offer enhanced insight into risks and controls. This job also helps internal auditors better utilize data by developing analytics strategies, conducting audits, and supporting continuous audit monitoring programs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develops audit findings and recommendations regarding internal information systems controls.
• Maintains information technology audit files and reviews manuals, policies, reports, and other written materials to collect information.
• Reviews the data analytics work of less experienced data analysts or internal auditors and may provide functional advice or training.
• Provides recommendations to management regarding the efficacy of information technology procedures for internal audit that are currently in place.
• Reviews the assessment of vulnerabilities and provides recommendations and options regarding information technology (IT) infrastructure, data flows/processes, and operating procedures.
• Contributes to the development of analysis and automation solutions which shape the scoping of complex audits, fraud reviews, and internal investigations.
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
8IC

Company Overview: 

TIAA GC India was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA GC India is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.
Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:  List up to 5 key duties and responsibilities, management responsibilities and time spent (if applicable)

The TIAA Internal Audit Data Analytics team supports internal audits, projects.  The Sr. Internal Audit Data Analyst on the team supports department goals to increase efficient and effective use of data analytics & data infrastructure / governance aspects by obtaining more timely access to and management of data assets.  The successful candidate in this role should demonstrate the abilities in data acquisition, architecture, management, governance, analytics, reporting and administration.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Understands industry-specific data analytics, business intelligence and quantitative analysis techniques and uses this information to ensure the organization's internal controls are effective.

• Defines and implements data analytic standards to ensure Internal Audit’s data analytics program is effective and efficient in identifying internal control deficiencies.

• Emphasis on analytics delivery and quality, responsible for partnering across IAS and TIAA to brainstorm, define, design and implement analytics and supporting procedures across projects and critical business areas.

• Reviews and develops detailed data analytics routines, scripts, queries, and procedures that identify potential internal control issues and recommends solutions.

• Manages complex audit engagements and teams in special projects or implementation of initiatives.

• Collaborates with Internal Audit’s Data Analytics Champions and IT personnel to identify source systems and relevant databases across the organization and utilize applicable tools (e.g., SSIS, APIs, etc.) to qualify, extract, standardize/normalize, optimize and import data from source to target data mart.

• Employs multiple analysis and automation tools (e.g. Python, Snowflake, SQL, SSIS, Tableau, Power BI, RPA tools such as Selenium, Power Automate , DataStage, and APIs) and audit methods, techniques and approaches for obtaining optimal results.

• Experience in data acquisition (i.e. ETL, ELT), data management (cataloging, ensure quality, profiling), data analysis, Business Intelligence and advanced analytics (AI/ML/RPA)

• Leverages data architecture knowledge from user perspective to design data models to support longitudinal, cross-sectional, and self-service analytics for auditors

• Documents production data assets to create and maintain a data catalog, data dictionaries, data profiles and data quality reports.

• Supports Internal Audit’s data governance and administration processes and procedures. This includes, but not limited to, ensuring the data security and operations are as per the DA SOPs, periodic review and fine-tuning the databases for optimization, etc.

• Participates in data analysis projects and continuous improvement programs, as necessary, to support relevant Internal Audit projects. 

• Liaises with senior management when communicating data analytic results and associated control recommendations.

• Advises senior personnel within Internal Audit and across the company resolve issues, gain needed information and influence outcomes.

Management/Leadership Responsibility:  Is management of people a primary focus of the role?  If so, how many direct and indirect employees are managed?  Do any of them manage a function or process?

Working under the direction of the Internal Audit Data Analytics Leadership.  Normally works independently receiving little instruction on day-to-day work, receives general guidance and review on new assignments.  Position will review the work of less experienced data analysts, and may provide functional advice or training to less experienced staff.

Business or Industry Expertise:  Describe the degree of knowledge and understanding required of TIAA’s business and industry, commercial environment and of competitors products and services.

• Requires knowledge of financial services products, services and regulations; internal audit practices; risk management; and regulatory guidance and expectations (FRBB, OCC, SEC, State Insurance).

• Desired basic knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) to which the Internal Audit Division's methodology is aligned.

Interactions / Interpersonal Skills:  Describe the nature and level of interactions this job has with others, both internally and externally.  Explain any specific interpersonal skills necessary to successfully perform this role (i.e., negotiation skills, represents business at external events or to governmental bodies, etc. ).

• Networks with senior personnel within the business units and across groups to resolve issues, gain needed information and influence outcomes. 

• Participate in discussions with senior management relative to data acquisition and management reporting.

• Participates in defining data analytic standards for the organization.

• Contributes to decisions and projects that have a moderate to high impact to the organization.

Job Requirements And Qualifications:  Indicate the minimum and preferred education and experience for the job and any licenses and certifications required

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting or other related discipline required. 

Preferred Education: MBA or M.S. preferred

Required Experience: 7+ years of experience in data acquisition, data architecture, data management, data governance, data analytics & reporting  & administration in a regulated financial services environment

Preferred Experience: 8+ years of hands on experience in data management, governance, data acquisition and modeling, data structures and architecture

Skills and Abilities: Experience with the following activities and tools:

• Data Integration and Management Tools – SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), DataStage, APIs, Python, SQL Server Database Management / SQL Agent Job Scheduling, Snowflake

• Basic Data Analysis and SQL Query Writing Skills

• Data Visualization Concepts and Tools - Tableau, Microsoft Power BI

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPA, CA, CFE, CIA or CISA certification preferred.   In the event that the candidate does not maintain these, the candidate will be required to complete one of these certifications within 18 months of joining Internal Audit Services.

Related Skills

Adaptability, Auditing, Audit Process Improvement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Technology Systems

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Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.

 
Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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