Intermediate Business Analytics Analyst (AI-focused) - Internal Audit

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intermediate Business Analytics Analyst contributes to artificial intelligence and data analytics efforts within Transamerica’s Internal Audit department. The role supports the audit team in identifying and delivering opportunities, monitoring success through key performance indicators, and executing innovation projects, including building artificial intelligence agents. The analyst develops agents, workflow automation, analytics, and Power BI dashboards to enhance audit delivery and operations, while supporting the development of strategies, objectives, and performance metrics. The role also helps deliver training and applies organizational privacy, security, data quality, and governance requirements. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office per week at one of the company’s hub locations. The work environment is a hybrid office environment, with occasional travel to meet internal and external stakeholders. Relocation assistance is not provided. The stated annual salary range is $72,000–$110,000. The position is typically eligible for an annual bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance, at the company’s discretion. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without immigration-related employment sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
Three years of experience in data analytics/artificial intelligence, process improvement, or other relevant work.
Basic understanding of audit principles or willingness to learn.
Intermediate or advanced understanding of enterprise agent development tools, such as Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Understanding of Microsoft Power Automate.
Understanding of data visualization tools, including Power BI, DAX, and M-language.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to proactively identify and communicate roadblocks and contribute to solutions.
Communication and presentation skills for requirements gathering, team support, and delivery of analysis.
Ability to multitask and manage time and priorities to deliver assignments and meet milestones.
Ability to work as part of a team in a dynamic and complex environment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without immigration-related employment sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Degree in data analytics or a related field.
Background in the insurance or financial services industry.

Responsibilities

Deliver artificial intelligence and data analytics solutions to enhance internal audit delivery and operations, including agents, workflow automation, and analytics.
Manage relationships with the internal audit team and act as a trusted advisor on applying artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Support innovation projects that provide management and stakeholder insights and streamline processes through artificial intelligence.
Support management in developing data analytics and artificial intelligence strategies, objectives, and performance metrics.
Identify opportunities and recommend ways to enhance the audit function.
Contribute to the development and delivery of data analytics and artificial intelligence training.
Develop and maintain department Power BI dashboards.
Develop a general understanding of the organization’s business and systems.
Comply with privacy, security, data quality, and other organizational governance requirements.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus for eligible employees.
Benefits package.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year, typically mirroring New York Stock Exchange holidays.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
Fifteen days of paid parental leave per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth or child placement.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-up care program.
Paid time off for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.