Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager

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Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role

Data Analytics (DA) Audit Managers (AVP) play a key role in delivering data analytics testing on audit engagements, working with business and functional audit teams to devise effective and efficient strategies to test key controls, driving insights that support the internal audit conclusions. DA Audit Managers lead the delivery of analytics across multiple audits, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, on time, and in line with audit methodology and quality assurance requirements. They bring strong analytical and project management skills, communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, and embed agile practices into audit analytics delivery. As part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, DA Audit Managers contribute to the adoption of analytics testing, and innovation across the function as well as support the rollout of MUFG’s Internal Audit analytics strategy. They are role models for high performance and continuous improvement, taking a structured, proactive approach to their work and helping to shape the future of audit through data.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role involving significant coding and technical work. It offers growing leadership responsibilities, including coaching junior colleagues and supporting the execution of the data analytics strategy. The role provides autonomy in designing complex testing, developing subject matter expertise in specific business areas, and building strong relationships with auditors as a trusted analytics expert.

Be Part of a Global Analytics Centre of Excellence

As a DA Audit Manager, you will be joining a newly created Centre of Excellence designed to support auditors across multiple regions, across the Asia, EMEA, Americas Audit Offices. This global team brings together experts in data analysis, data science and data engineering, working collaboratively to enhance audit capabilities through innovation and technology. Join a forward-thinking IA function and DA team shaping the future of audit through data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Audit Delivery and Planning

The Data Analytics (DA) Audit Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of data analytics engagements aligned with methodology and QA standards. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the DA Audit Manager plays a critical role in shaping audit strategies through data-driven testing and effective stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include:

• Understand business processes, risks, and controls relevant to audits.

• Design, implement, or execute robust analytics strategies to assess key controls, validate issues, and support continuous monitoring with relative independence.

• Escalate risks or delivery challenges to DA VPs or the DA Director promptly to ensure resolution and minimize impact.

• Support DA Director in planning and executing analytics activities across assigned audits within the EIA portfolio, ensuring delivery against KPIs and timelines.

• Manage the collection, transformation, and analysis of large datasets, ensuring data quality and integrity through strong governance.

• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to apply advanced analytics and develop tools that enhance audit effectiveness.

• Ensure timely, accurate documentation of analytics work per QA standards, and help audit teams translate results into impactful insights for business audiences.

• Support audit teams in articulating methodologies and findings to ensure alignment and understanding.

• Monitor progress against milestones, manage competing priorities, and ensure high-quality outputs within deadlines.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the DA function by mentoring junior team members and supporting broader IA initiatives that foster innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Technical Capability

Demonstrate strong technical and analytical capabilities. This role combines strong execution skills, and technical oversight. Specifically:

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, ideally within Financial Services, Internal Audit, or other Risk/Control functions.

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex analytics projects across the audit lifecycle, including scoping, stakeholder engagement, execution, and results communication. Experience managing analysts or peers with full project ownership.

• Strong quantitative skills to interpret complex data, design test strategies, and draw observations that support audit conclusions.

• Solid understanding of risk and control environments to assess risks and execute effective control testing strategies.

• Proficient in Python or similar programming languages for data analytics.

• Demonstrated technical leadership through reviewing junior colleagues’ work and promoting advanced analytics techniques to enhance team capability.

• Extensive experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and querying languages like SQL.

• Experience building complex workflows in Alteryx is a plus.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake) and automation tools (e.g., Power Automate) is a plus.

• Contributions to developing analytics methodologies, or tools are a differentiator.

• Excellent communication skills to explain data concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment.

Stakeholder Relationships

Enable internal audit teams by delivering solutions and identifying data needs. Specifically:

• Promote the use of data analytics to support the Audit plan.

• Design or deliver tailored analytics use cases and embed them in audit delivery, with support from experienced DA colleagues.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with auditors, applying analytics expertise and sharing best practices from internal and external sources.

• Identify and create regular opportunities to engage with audit teams, fostering trust, collaboration, and alignment on objectives.

• Partner with audit teams to show how analytics supports audit conclusions and strengthens control environments.

• Help embed agile practices to boost stakeholder engagement, shorten audit cycles, and improve the audit experience.

• Contribute beyond audit, including inclusion & diversity roles, thematic reviews, or integrated assurance initiatives.

Team Leadership and Management Responsibilities

Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture.  Specifically by:

• Set clear expectations and upholding high standards of performance and behavior while respecting diverse working styles;

• Taking accountability for delivering quality work in a consistent manner, and by holding other colleagues accountable.

• Provide guidance and feedback to team members, supporting their development and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.

• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance team processes, tools, and collaboration.

• Contribute to team engagement, celebrating achievements and encouraging participation in initiatives that strengthen team cohesion.

Personal Development & Broader Engagement

Contribute positively to team culture and personal development. Specifically:

• Show curiosity and initiative—seek feedback, explore ideas, and engage in continuous learning. Demonstrate understanding of business processes.

• Join broader MUFG initiatives, including those promoting equity, inclusion, and belonging, and contribute to IA goals.

• Stay current on industry topics and share insights with the team, auditors, and stakeholders.

• Embrace flexible, hybrid work and meet in-office expectations.

• Uphold MUFG values: Inclusion & Diversity, Speak Up Listen Up, and Own & Execute.

• Communicate effectively to build relationships with team members and stakeholders.

• Build trust by being open to feedback, eager to learn, and supportive of peers.

• Take part in and lead team engagement activities, celebrating achievements.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.