Data Risk Transaction Testing Specialist

Truist•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Data Risk & Data Testing Analyst supports the execution of data quality, data testing, and conformance assessments across assigned enterprise data domains. This role assists in evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data used in internal and regulatory reporting. The analyst applies foundational software development skills and data analysis techniques to identify data issues, document results, and support remediation efforts under the guidance of senior team members and the Data Assessment Director. This position is well suited for candidates with an early career background in software development, data analysis, or analytics, with exposure to Python, SAS, SQL, and/or object oriented programming, and an interest in data quality and risk management in a regulated environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent education and related training.
Three to five 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

Internship or early‑career experience in data quality, data engineering, analytics, audit, risk, or financial services technology.
Familiarity with data concepts such as ETL processes, data flows, controls, and downstream reporting.
Exposure to data tools or platforms such as SAS, SQL databases, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
Experience in Co-Pilot and Lovable preferred to build test platform prototypes
Basic understanding of regulatory or management reporting in a financial or regulated environment.
Interest in developing a career in data risk, data governance, or data quality management.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of data risk and data quality assessments under established methodologies and guidance.
Develop, execute, and maintain data testing scripts and procedures for assigned datasets and regulatory or management reports.
Analyze data from source systems and downstream reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to defined business rules.
Apply software development and analytical skills (e.g., Python, SAS, SQL, or object‑oriented programming) to query, validate, and test large data sets.
Assist in developing end to end testing framework.
Document test results, data exceptions, and validation outcomes in standardized templates and repositories.
Communicate identified data issues to senior analysts, data stewards, or business partners with clear supporting evidence.
Utilize data tools and platforms to perform testing, reconciliation, and analysis in accordance with defined procedures.
Support updates to data quality reports, metrics, and dashboards.
Assist with research and interpretation of internal data standards and applicable regulatory or reporting guidance.
Participate in team reviews, walkthroughs, and knowledge‑sharing sessions to strengthen data testing practices.
Follow established controls, documentation standards, and quality assurance practices.