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Data Quality (DQ) Audit Team - Audit Manager

Bank of America

Bank of America

Data Science, Quality Assurance
Charlotte, NC, USA · Plano, TX, USA · Dallas, TX, USA · United States · Remote
Posted on Mar 22, 2024

Job Description:

As a member of the Data Quality (DQ) Audit team, the candidate will execute audit programs designed to measure and report on data risk across the enterprise. Will act as a senior resource and will lead audit engagements and guide junior team members. Will provide independent analysis of control effectiveness based on regulatory requirements, industry best-practices, and company policies & standards. Demonstrates strategic thinking and supports change. Executes audit testing is done timely and within conformance to audit policies, standards, and procedures. Drafts quality and timely audit reports and shares results with Technology leaders. Manages Technology partner relationships when conducting specific audits; Exercises critical thinking and judgment to effectively influence management to improve the control environment. When leading an audit engagement, is responsible for day to day coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback. Fosters an inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities will include:

Responsible for developing, leading, and executing an audit program designed to independently validate the completeness and accuracy of data across the enterprise. Typically works on projects of moderate to high complexity that would involve learning, as candidate will be responsible for testing the completeness and accuracy of data from point of origin, to systems of record, through business use (e.g. reporting) by independently querying systems data. Should have the ability to perform high quality, risk-focused fieldwork, in accordance with Corporate Audit methodologies and standards in order to identify meaningful issues, risks and other exposures as it relates to data and as outlined in the Enterprise Data Management standard.

Candidate will create / maintain accurate and clear work documents and is expected to complete tasks efficiently (on time and accurately). Also, will work with team to provide input to draft quality audit reports and supports sharing audit results with business leaders. Exercises critical thinking and judgment to effectively influence management to improve the control environment. Actively supports peers and audit team with development as part of on the job training during audit execution. Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment. Assists with the ownership of key regulatory matters related to data management. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, communication and project management skills are required

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Candidate will create / maintain accurate and clear work documents and is expected to complete tasks efficiently (on time and accurately). Also, will work with team to provide input to draft quality audit reports and supports sharing audit results with business leaders. Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment. Assists with the ownership of key regulatory matters related to the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of data. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, communication and project management skills are required

  • Minimum 4+ years of Audit, Risk, Data or other relevant experience
  • 2+ years of AML data investigations at a regulated financial institution in the United States
  • Subject matter expertise of BSA/AML related risks and a solid business understanding of financial services industry, especially those associated with correspondent banking, corporate banking, treasury management and capital markets conducting AML, sanctions and fraud reviews
  • Prior data experience (i.e. analytics; data mining; automation)
  • Self-starter, desire to learn able to teach others, positive attitude, exhibits flexibility
  • Strong critical thinking, problem solving, analytical mindset required
  • Must be able to plan, execute, and evaluate audit test plans within a risk-based audit methodology
  • Ability to think critically and apply audit and data expertise
  • Ability to work independently
  • Sound organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to juggle multiple work efforts and to quickly change direction.
  • Ability to operate in a fast paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities.
  • Ability to work in a very detailed manner
  • Strong written and verbal communications at all levels of management – must be able to make recommendations and articulate conclusions supported by data
  • Must have the ability to effectively communicate quantitative topics to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of Bank of America business processes and front end application systems
  • Audit or risk control risk/controls background in financial services
  • Prior Analytical / Automation Skills (SQL, SAS, Python. Alteryx, Advanced Excel)
  • Advanced degree or certifications (CIA, CISA etc – CPA Preferred)
  • Strong presentation skills

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40