Data Analytics & Quality Assurance Auditor ( Remote CA, OR, WA & ID)

As Data Analytics & Quality Assurance Auditor you will be responsible for leading efforts towards fully implementing and maintaining an effective data analytics program within Internal Audit. Responsibilities also include overseeing and executing Internal Audit's quality assurance review program and supporting the department's use and implementation of audit software and tools.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and construct data analytical techniques including the associated documentation necessary to support the ongoing use of the technique in future audit engagements.
• Support the design, construction, and maintenance of audit work programs that incorporate data analytical approaches, including planning, scoping, testing and reporting within established timelines and coordination with team members as applicable.
• Maintain and execute the Internal Audit department’s quality assurance program by periodically reviewing completed audit workpapers against departmental standards. Prepare summary results of these reviews and support the follow-up and remediation of identified quality assurance issues.
• Monitor for changes in business processes, management and operations and keep the Audit management informed of any changes. Assess and challenge the appropriateness and reasonableness of management’s policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to other members of the Audit department in the area of data analytics, quality assurance, and audit software usage.
• Oversee the design and delivery of reports and insights that analyze business functions and key operations and performance metrics.
• Develop key metrics and KPIs around the usage of data analytical techniques and software and report on a periodic basis to Internal Audit.
• Experience working with industry leading on premise and/or cloud data platforms and common statistical programming languages.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science or other related field required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered) 
• Professional related audit or regulatory compliance certification (CISA, CISSP, CRCM, CPA and/or CIA) preferred

Experience

• 4 or more years of related experience required 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in the use of data analytical tools and techniques in support of internal audit testing within the Bank.
• Professional communication skills, including sound verbal and listening abilities, and using discretion and integrity when handling confidential information. Capable of effectively communicated with senior management.
• Skilled in writing and editing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and understanding a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Familiarity with most aspects of bank operations, corresponding compliance regulations, and the associated risks applicable to each process area.
• Capacity to read, analyze and interpret related governmental guidance and regulations, general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. 

Travel

• 10%

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted starting compensation range is based on location and experience: $86,919 - $114,129
• Incentive and commission compensation may be awarded for eligible roles
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
• Paid vacation time, sick time, personal days, paid volunteer time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (up to 4% match with immediate vesting)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually (minimum service requirement)
• Read more about these and additional benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank