Data Analyst - Internal Audit Services

Valley Bank • Morristown, NJ

62d

About The Position

The position involves working closely with the Audit team to enhance data analytics capabilities within the internal audit function. The role requires the development of data extraction routines, management of data processing, and the creation of visualizations to support audit operations. The candidate will also be responsible for automating audit testing and expanding the use of AI in audit processes.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge and proficiency in extraction and analysis of data from financial systems, leveraging data analysis tools (Excel, Access, Power BI and/or Microsoft SQL) and developing and running scripts.
• Strong Aptitude in data analytics.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrates reliability and dependability.
• Awareness of the latest trends in data analytics.
• Knowledge and experience in the banking industry and banking systems.
• Have a desire to generate ideas for the use of data analytics and encourage others to achieve their audit objectives.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and auditing techniques.
• Knowledge of general IT Controls.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective business writing, e.g. e-mail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building and supporting continuous audit monitoring programs within Internal Audit.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Responsibilities

• Work with Audit team members to identify, design, and develop data analytics extract routines to support audit assignments.
• Manage data extraction, storage, transformation, and processing through data analytics, and generate output for visualization/analysis by the Internal Audit Team.
• Use data analysis tools to automate audit testing and develop techniques for continuous auditing and analyzing large volumes of data.
• Maintain, enhance, and develop new PowerBI dashboards to support internal audit operations and reporting.
• Develop advanced data analytics tools for audit clients to enhance their control environment.
• Perform audit software technical configurations that enable streamlined reporting.
• Prepare metrics and visualizations for various management reporting.
• Help expand the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Internal Audit.
• Support requests from external auditors related to data extracts for customer confirmations, completeness and accuracy assertions of financial reports, etc.
• Periodically perform audit tests of controls by obtaining and analyzing audit evidence, preparing audit workpapers, evaluating test results, and drawing conclusions on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees