Job Description:
As a member of the Data Governance (DG) Audit team, the candidate will execute audit programs designed to measure and report on enterprise data management and records management policies and governance. Typically acts as Auditor-in Charge (AIC), leading audit engagements and guiding 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. Oversees audit testing to ensure timely execution within quality standards and conformance to audit policies and procedures. Assesses issues for impact to business processes, controls and strategies, recommends severity ratings and escalation of broad themes or trends. Drafts quality and timely audit reports and shares results with business leaders. Manages business partner relationships when conducting specific audits; primary engagement is with enterprise data management governance function. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, communication and project management skills are required.
Responsibilities:
- Subject matter expertise of data and records management, related enterprise governance program, and the associated risks and controls
- Plan, perform, and lead audit reviews related to enterprise data and records management governance programs
- Support aggregation of data management ratings across the division and audit reviews of data management governance reviews of vertical business lines
- Manage staff during audit engagements and provide feedback on work performed
- Design and perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes
- Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of audit delivery;
- Communicate the results of audit projects to management (written reports/oral presentations);
- Establish and build working relationships with internal and external management
- Sound organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills. Must have the ability to effectively communicate quantitative topics to technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to work independently and in a detailed manner
Required Skills and Experience:
- College degree required or relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years of audit experience in Audit or Risk/Control Management areas in financial services industry
- Minimum 3 years of experience with data management or data governance topics
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of Bank of America business processes and application systems
- Analytical / Automation Skills (i.e., SQL, Alteryx, Excel)
- Advanced degree or certifications (i.e., CIA, CISA)
- Technology risk and/or Information Technology experience
- Project management experience