Audit Data Analyst

About the role

Assist in the continuous improvement and maturity of the data analytics program within BCBSM Internal Audit and handle day-to-day operational responsibilities of the Audit data analytics team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytics to identify issues, risks, and trends supporting audit planning through execution, including data mining, profiling, script creation, and dashboard creation.
• Provide support to Internal Audit teams by creating automated testing and conducting continuous monitoring using CAATs and other analytic tools.
• Perform data querying, manipulation, data set testing, and create scripts or data visualizations on large data sets using various tools.
• Lead analytics projects and teams to identify key risk and performance metrics utilizing testing scripts and data visualizations.
• Assist in enhancing the Internal Audit’s data analytics program’s maturity and strategic direction to support audit operations.
• Obtain and understand key source system data and requests from Audit leadership.
• Conduct and lead analytics training for General Audit and Corporate Compliance team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Two to four years of experience in internal audit, public accounting/audit, data analytics, or related field.
• Experience with Tableau or similar Business Intelligence Tool preferred.
• Specialty certification in a data analytics tool, CIA, CPA, or CISA certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment on projects with concurrent deadlines.
• Familiarity with Data Warehouse and Data Mart concepts.
• Knowledge of Python, R, Cognos, SQL, or SAS.
• Must be able to travel to various BCBSM and subsidiary locations around the State, BCBSA (Chicago), other Blues Plans, and vendor sites.