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Vanguard · 7 hours ago

Sr. Data Analyst, Internal Audit SOX Analytics & Automation

Chesterbrook, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Vanguard is a company dedicated to the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking a Sr. Data Analyst for their Internal Audit & SOX department to leverage innovative technologies for automation and data analytics solutions, enhancing operational effectiveness and stakeholder productivity.

FinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Work closely with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business requirements for data analytics and automation projects. This includes understanding business needs, translating them into technical requirements, designing process flows, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

Project Management and Stakeholder Communication: Manage project activities, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of IT solutions. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, communicate progress and updates to stakeholders, and address any issues or risks that may arise during the project lifecycle

Develop Automation / Audit Tools: Leverage automation tools (e.g., Python scripts, SQL, MS Power App, etc.) to build automation for business stakeholders to increase efficiency

Report Visualization: Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to extract insights from business data. Generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate key metrics, trends, and performance indicators to stakeholders and management

Systems Integration and Solution Design: Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement integrated solutions that meet business requirements. This includes evaluating technology options, defining system architectures, and ensuring compatibility and scalability of solutions

Process Improvement and Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation within internal audit. Analyze existing processes, map processes, design workflows, recommend enhancements or changes, and collaborate with teams to implement solutions that streamline operations and increase efficiency

Keep Up with Technology and Be Innovative: Present alternatives, make recommendations, and assist in technology implementation decisions. Monitor technology developments (e.g., GenAI); recommend and address trends and new technologies within the context of organizational strategies

Qualification

PythonSQLData VisualizationRobotics Process AutomationArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningRequirements GatheringProcess ImprovementPlanningOrganizationTechnical Communication

Required

Minimum of 5 years related technical experience; some working knowledge of audit, risk, and controls

Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience (e.g., MIS, Information Technology, Data Sciences, Data / Business Analytics)

Knowledge and proficiency with the following tools & technologies: Python, SQL, data visualization & analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI), Robotics Process Automation (RPA) concepts and tools, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) concepts, infrastructure, and database platforms (e.g., Active Directory, AWS infrastructure, SQL Server)

Communication with technical experts and non-technical business stakeholders is critical to the success of this role! Must have ability to understand complex processes and document process diagrams to share with stakeholders for meaningful discussion

Ability to handle ambiguity and achieve success in a fast-paced, complex work environment

Planning and organizational skills with ability to successfully execute and deliver concurrent priorities

Hybrid position requiring proximity to Chesterbrook, PA office