Cushman & Wakefield · 2 hours ago
Senior Data Analytics Internal Auditor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Senior Data Analytics Internal Auditor to lead their Internal Audit data analytics function. This role involves developing and executing data-driven audit solutions to enhance audit effectiveness and risk insight across various activities.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Internal Audit data analytics function, serving as the primary point of expertise for data analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and continuous auditing within the department
Apply a data-driven mindset to build, enhance, and execute Internal Audit data solutions that deliver advanced audit capabilities, including automation, continuous auditing, and data analytics
Lead and oversee data analytics initiatives supporting audit, SOX, and risk projects, leveraging advanced analytical techniques to enhance audit procedures, expand coverage, and identify risks
Design and execute data-driven testing of key controls across in-scope processes, systems, and programs, elevating levels of assurance, consistency, and audit efficiency
Develop and implement AI-enabled and advanced analytics solutions using available tools to support audit teams and audit operations
Drive automation across audit, SOX, and risk activities, unlocking efficiencies and improving the quality and scalability of testing and analysis
Develop and enhance continuous auditing capabilities, including dashboards and monitoring solutions that provide timely control and business insights to support management action
Serve as a data champion within Internal Audit by elevating awareness of appropriate, effective, and responsible uses of data in assurance and advisory work
Collaborate closely with audit teams to integrate analytics into audit planning, execution, and reporting activities
Build and maintain strong relationships with key data leaders, system owners, and data custodians to enable timely and reliable access to data required for audit and risk initiatives
Leverage enterprise systems such as Workday, JD Edwards (JDE), Salesforce, and other core platforms as key data sources to support audit analytics, continuous auditing, and data-driven control testing
Use existing data sources and structures to provide more quantitative, evidence-based assessments of key risks, controls, and audit conclusions
Evaluate and recommend data tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance audit capabilities and remain current with industry trends and leading practices
Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to Internal Audit team members on data analytics techniques, tools, and best practices
Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed scope, timelines, and expectations
Maintain flexibility to support ad-hoc audit, risk, and analytics initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressively responsible experience applying advanced data analytics, automation, and data-driven control testing within Internal Audit, SOX, compliance, and/or enterprise risk environments
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Proven track record of delivering audit and risk solutions through the application of data analytics, scripting, and programming skills (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and relevant analytics platforms
Strong experience across the full data analytics lifecycle, including data acquisition, cleansing, transformation, analysis, and reporting
Experience designing and delivering continuous auditing capabilities, dashboards, and monitoring solutions that provide reliable, timely performance metrics and actionable insights
Experience working with enterprise platforms such as Workday, JD Edwards (JDE), Salesforce, and similar systems, including extracting, analyzing, and validating data for audit and risk purposes
Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or similar) to communicate insights and themes effectively to audit leadership and senior stakeholders
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across audit teams and business stakeholders
Preferred
Appropriate professional certifications and/or training relevant to Internal Audit (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP) and/or data and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analyst, Google Cloud Certified, Databricks Certified)
Working knowledge of the commercial real estate industry is a plus
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
GreystoneCitizens BankVanke
2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
Leadership Team
Matthew Bouw
CEO Asia Pacific & EMEA
Michelle M. MacKay
CEO
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