Data Risk Transaction and Conformance Testing Specialist

Truist Financial Corporation•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Develop, implement, and deliver an independent data assessment methodology and output that measures adherence to data management principles within the assigned enterprise data entities and banking regulations to provide data quality results and value-added recommendations that will influence senior management to improve data management and reporting. Review, analyze and assess the quality and accuracy of data elements within assigned enterprise data entities. Measure and audit large volumes of varying data for quality and evaluate the business impact of specific identified issues, as well as assist the Data Risk Director with compiling the results of assigned enterprise data entity reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent education and related training.
Five to eight years of banking experience with an emphasis on second line of defense efforts.
Basic knowledge of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow information.
Ability to understand business rules and data lineage, work with varying data formats, and develop metrics to monitor data quality.
Previous experience in credit decisioning, managing credit risks, or portfolio management.
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
Ability to lead and direct team members in completion of complex projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting data quality and governance.
Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Nice To Haves

Four years of commercial lending experience.
Experience in Truist lending functions.
Knowledge of Truist's credit culture.
Broad knowledge of underwriting, documentation and servicing across all types of lending activities including commercial loans, small commercial loans, retail loans and other types of specialized lending (e.g. mortgages, leasing), in addition to similar knowledge of non-lending functions.
Proficiency in Truist standard software packages.
Knowledge of data tools and platforms used for managing, storing, querying, testing, loading, and transformation of data (SAS, Informatica, Oracle, Teradata, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, etc.).
Understanding of GAAP and SEC/Regulatory Reporting.
CPA/RMA/FRM/CFA or equivalent advanced risk certification.
Graduate Degree in Business, Information Systems or related field.

Responsibilities

Assist with the establishment of data risk policies, standards, guidelines and best practices for the Bank regarding design and structure of control frameworks.
Develop data testing procedures and templates for various Regulatory Reports.
Analyze data within assigned enterprise data entities compared to source information to assess the accuracy and correctness of data.
Provide subject matter expertise in the planning and execution of data risk management activities such as data risk prioritization, data quality and central data risk management.
Subject matter expert on accounting and regulatory reporting requirements, and reporting processes for assigned area of responsibility.
Make informed recommendations for remediation to the Data Assessment Director, as appropriate.
Identify, compare and escalate identified data quality issues.
Utilize tools to analyze data according to defined business rules and procedures.
Document and publish data quality errors.
Communicate data quality non-compliance to data stewards and business users.
Update reports, track and publish data quality assessments.
Research and review regulatory guidance and apply to framework.
Represent the Data Assessment Director at enterprise-level projects relating to data governance or quality assurance, as appropriate.
Complete second level review work of loan level data assessments for other team members.
Instruct, direct and mentor other members of the team.