IADA Data Analyst

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

The IADA Data Analyst will be responsible for managing and executing the Group’s Internal Audit Data Analytics program under the supervision of the Head of Data Analytics. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining data analytics routines to support audit activities, continuous monitoring, and management reporting. The analyst will leverage advanced data analytics tools and techniques to enhance understanding of risks and controls, automate audit testing, and analyze large volumes of data to identify anomalies, patterns, and trends.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute data analytics projects supporting internal audits.
• Develop data analytics routines for audit execution, continuous monitoring, and reporting.
• Design and implement data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Use visualization tools to automate and enhance audit testing and monitoring.
• Collaborate with internal audit team members for achieving departmental goals.
• Support audit risk assessments and testing of controls through data analysis.
• Execute special projects and generate periodic or ad-hoc reports.

Requirements:

• 5-8+ years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, risk management, or related fields, including supervisory roles.
• Strong understanding of financial services industry and audit, risk, or technology functions.
• Proficiency in data extraction and analysis using tools such as SQL, Python, PySpark, SparkSQL.
• Experience with analytics and visualization tools: PowerBI, Tableau, QlikView.
• Familiarity with data management and ETL tools: Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SSIS, etc.
• Knowledge of data automation, scheduling, version control, and cloud data environments.
• Experience in banking, capital markets, treasury, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to support interactions with regulatory authorities, audit committees, and senior leadership.
• Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, mathematics, computer science, or management information systems. May also hold an advanced or specialized degree and/or a professional certification (e.g., MBA, CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CFE) or license relevant to the profession.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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