Business Analyst Audit Data Attestation

Obtain Critical Data Elements Data Quality requirements from Business Users

Based on Data Lineage documentation reach out to control owners (IT and Business) to understand & obtain documentation on existing controls

Document existing controls along with evidence for their existence and execution (system procedure / user documents controls run reports etc.)

Assess:

• Control design
• Control effectiveness based on the data quality requirements (Is it the right control is it being run on the frequency which is relevant to the end report etc.)

Document gaps between existing controls design & effectiveness vs. data quality requirements by the business users

Incorporate gaps into the Banks Data Quality Issue Management framework

Conduct root cause analysis of identified issues

Understand appropriate team to designate as issue remediation owner

Reach consensus on suitable course of action (tactical and/or strategic remediation)

Assign appropriate team(s) to handle the remediation activities

Follow up with controls owners to obtain remediation plans and track them until required new controls are established and gaps in existing controls are remediated

Track remediation activities to issue resolution report and escalate as necessary

• Work collaboratively with the Banks Data Quality Pillar Data Stewards Business Users IT teams and Data Owners.

Qualifications

• At least 7 Years working experience in the U.S. Financial Industry as a business or data analyst
• Strong knowledge of Banking and Investment products
• Ideal: Experience with Data Attestation process inclusive of evaluating data controls and/or former Audit experience
• Strong communication skills: Both written and oral with technical and nontechnical staff
• Familiarity with issues workflow management tools such as JIRA
• At least 3 Years working with Databases such as SQL Server & Oracle
• Experience working with a Data management team and monitoring data quality and/or performing data quality issue remediation activities inclusive of conducting root cause analysis
• Advanced Excel skills familiarity with Visio and Power Point
• Detail oriented organized and thorough
• Ability to thrive in a teambased environment