Analyst, EIA Data Analytics

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Data Analytics (DA) Audit Analysts are responsible for completing the analysis of complex data sets and provide insights that support the delivery of assigned elements of audit engagements, working within audit teams. This includes supporting the scoping, planning and reporting of audits, issue validation, and continuous monitoring activities, as well as any other tasks assigned to them by the  DA Audit Director/ Audit Manager. DA Audit Analysts will have a strong analytical background, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. DA Audit Analysts will have project management skills, be structured in their approach to work demonstrating a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, and will be able to manage and prioritise work displaying a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times, promptly escalating challenges. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards and meet established deadlines.

2) Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure

• Authority from, and Reporting to: DA Audit Manager

3) Key Responsibilities

Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:

Audit Delivery and Planning

• Responsible for completing the analysis of complex data sets and provide insights that support the delivery of assigned elements of audit engagements on time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
  • Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns and insights that support the delivery of assigned elements of audit engagements including issue validation and continuous monitoring
  • Evaluate risks for the assigned audit engagements and devise effective and efficient strategies, using data analytics, to test key controls
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data provided in audit engagements by implementing and maintaining data quality
  • Use statistical methods and machine learning techniques to build predictive models that forecast future trends and behaviours
  • Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Timely document workpapers to the required methodology and Quality Assurance Standards
  • When requested, attend meetings or regular touchpoints with relevant stakeholders to ensure that analytical methodologies, processes and findings are understood and support any challenges
  • Document analytical methodologies, processes and findings to meet all QA standards.

• Responsible to support audit teams in translating data findings into individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by the Auditor In Charge.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Responsible for supporting internal audit teams, business and functional, to understand their relevant data needs, provide tailored analytics use cases and embed the use of data analytics in Audit delivery.
• Where assigned by the Audit Director /Audit Manager, responsible for partnering with relevant stakeholders to demonstrate how data analytics support Audit conclusions and influence through tangible outcomes and raised standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment.
• Responsible for supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audits and raising issues as they go
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to show broader enterprise wide leadership outside the function, through I&D type roles, thematic analysis or integrated assurance work.

Leadership and Team Transformation

• Responsible for actively participating in the implementation of the long-term vision and strategy of Internal Audit. In particular, responsible to:
  • Actively contribute to a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Set high standards of performance and behaviour for self. Display a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times.
  • Demonstrate personal leadership and engagement. Demonstrate curiosity – seek out new experiences, ideas and knowledge, seek feedback and learn new things to develop.
  • Actively engage and participate in MUFG Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and the various EMEA Employee Networks.
  • Look for opportunities to contribute to “Enterprise Wide” leadership initiatives outside of EIA.
  • Demonstrate awareness of key industry topics, sharing these with stakeholders in EIA and beyond, where applicable, and contributing to read-across exercises as assigned by the Senior Audit Manager/Audit Director

Inspire the team and improve people practices and career development within EMEA IA

• Responsible for supporting the Audit Director and Audit Manager to develop a high performing team through quality of performance and talent management, motivation and inspiration of peers, and promoting a positive workforce culture. In particular, responsible to:
  • Demonstrate an output-orientated culture through flexibility with hybrid working, embracing new ways of working (including MS Teams) and ensuring 3 day required office attendance.
  • Uphold MUFG and EIA culture principles especially those related to D&I, Speak up Listen up, Own & Execute.
  • Flex communication style to more effectively build relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
  • Create trust with team members, role model vulnerability and act on feedback in the right way. Actively coach other analysts on audit tasks and proactively contribute to employee and team development. Provide upward feedback to help more senior staff improve.
  • Help create opportunities to increase staff engagement and recognise and celebrate individual and team success.

4) Technical Capability

• 3+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably within the Financial Services industry and in an Internal Audit or other Risk/ Control function
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate insights that support Audit delivery and conclusions
• Strong understanding of risk and control environment to evaluate risks for the assigned audit engagements and devise effective and efficient strategies to test key controls
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages used for data analytics
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau, Power BI or other
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality audit work products meeting IA KPIs and QA standards
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation and effectively collaborate with functional and business teams and stakeholders in Internal Audit and across the organisation 

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.