Senior Associate 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

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.

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.

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