Senior Audit Analyst

First Citizens Bank hiring for Senior Audit Analyst jobs in Knightdale, NC, US

This position serves as the technical data expert for the Internal Audit function of the Bank. Provides insight into auditing activities through complex analysis and reporting. Creates and implements enhancements to current processes and systems. Ensures that developed solutions support business objectives, and that procedures are compliant with all applicable rules and regulations. Coordinates analysis efforts within Internal Audit, planning and executing all stages of data management. May provide a leadership role for work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.

• Business Tactics - Develops, designs, and produces data assessment procedures. Defines business needs and identifies solutions to address audit findings. Identifies and acts upon opportunities to implement continuous auditing. Collaborates with internal and external parties to accomplish department goals, leading in efforts to maximize data analysis effectiveness and usage.
• Data Analysis - Assesses data stream and extraction processes for department use. Sources, compiles, and interprets complex information, evaluating for usefulness and accuracy.
• Business Support - Provides advanced technical, application, and system support for the Audit department. Works to improve the end-user experience by conducting system maintenance and implementing recommended modifications. Handles escalated requests and inquiries, providing guidance and serving as an analytical resource within business unit.
• Reporting - Determines reporting requirements for audit functions. Documents assumptions that will be part of the audit and reporting disclosures. Communicates findings to audit team, producing reports and documentation as needed.

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience in Audit, to include in data analytics or reporting. OR High School Diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in Audit, to include in data analytics or reporting.

License or Certification Type: Designation as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Internal audit experience in financial services
• Experience with utilizing data analytics techniques in supporting IT audits
• Graduate degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, or Data Visualization
• Certified in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access  
• Experienced in Visio, Tableau, Power BI, SQL Server Suite (SSMS, SSAS, SSRS), Splunk, Python, and R