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USAA · 2 days ago

Director, Audit Analytics & Innovation

Charlotte, NC - CENTS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $274K/yr

8+ years exp

USAA is dedicated to empowering its members to achieve financial security through exceptional service and trusted advice. The Director of Audit Analytics & Innovation will lead a team responsible for complex analytical projects within USAA Audit Services, focusing on enhancing audit capabilities through data analytics and emerging technologies.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for team responsible for delivering data analytic capabilities for the internal Audit team

Strategic partner and subject matter expert in consulting and advising business partners on ad hoc or undefined matters related to audit business analytics and decision support solutions. Manages effective relationships and partnerships with the internal audit team, business groups, and management

Identifies and pursues opportunities to utilize advanced data delivery and audit business solutions techniques to optimize contribution to resolving business issues

Supports and executes the audit data analytics strategy including maintenance of IA infrastructure (i.e., Policies, Procedures, Standards, Guidance, Audit Universe, Risk Assessments, Service Quality, and Stakeholder Management) to meet requirements of Regulators, IIA Standards and regulators

Provides input on strategic insights to senior leaders and key stakeholder that contribute to business functional objectives

Partners with enterprise analytics teams to build USAA core analytics capabilities and processes within the Audit team

Fosters proactive communication between business/enterprise processes and analytics team to improve delivery, value, and integration of analytics into business/enterprise processes

Supports the Internal Audit Department, both audit engagement and internal data analytics teams, on capacity analysis, feasibility analysis and the delivery of assigned audits through the use of data analytics

Partners with leaders to set vision and plan for analytics roadmaps and plans. Influences use of emerging technologies and their application towards audit business solutions. Keeping current on best practices and emerging analytics activities within the financial services industry and making recommendations for improvements as necessary

Ensures data risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures

Responsible for the quality, accuracy of results, and delivery of audit analytics in a timely manner. Where applicable, evaluate data quality issues and identify potential exceptions or inefficient practices for root causes and propose advice and recommendations for achievable solutions

Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities

Qualification

Data AnalyticsAudit ExperienceAnalytic Coding TechniquesTeam LeadershipTableauPythonSQLSASTechnical Project ManagementProcess ImprovementRegulatory KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in quantitative analytics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science, or other quantitative discipline

4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree

8 years progressive experience with analytic coding techniques and visualization tools

6 years experience with analytics tools and databases such as: Tableau, SAS, Python, Oracle, SQL and or other data analysis tools

4 years experience working on data and analytics in an Audit or Controls functional business area

3 years experience in direct team lead or management experience

2 years experience creating, maintaining, and communicating reporting dashboards

Experience working in a complex, regulated, and fast paced environment

Experience communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to handle potentially sensitive situations and discussions

Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities

Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports

Familiarity using audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software such as Archer or other related tools

Knowledgeable about the financial industry and related markets, related regulatory bodies, and current industry events and trends

Ability to work closely and collaboratively with people at all levels in the department and within the organization

Comprehensive knowledge of applicable compliance, risk, and regulatory data requirements

Experience developing, documenting, and maintaining policy/procedures in adherence to regulatory requirements