Automation and Data Operations Audit Specialist

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain accurate and insightful recurring analytics and automated workflows that meet Internal Audit business process and application requirements.
• Analyze and synthesize data using advanced analytical techniques to create accurate datasets, assess usability, and deliver actionable findings for key initiatives.
• Improve data management methods; proactively suggest opportunities to avoid problems and anticipate future data needs.
• Support report and automation development and maintenance by performing quality control and validation, performing routine updates, and maintaining report and automation inventories.
• Resolve issues that arise in day-to-day management of automation-enabled processes and provide timely responses and solutions as warranted.
• Provide department support for the audit management software including content, configuration, technical updates, and training for new users.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand and comply with bank policies, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to job duties.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience working with SQL for complex querying, data manipulation, performance optimization, and data mining.
• 3 years experience with Business Intelligence (BI) and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Qlik Sense to create interactive dashboards and reports.
• Strong knowledge in at least one major programming language for data analysis such as Python with libraries like Pandas, NumPy or R.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of bank accounting and operations, auditing principles and practices, and banking laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLM) such as GPT, Gemini, Gemma, PaLM2, Claude, Llama2, and Prompt Engineering.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts, both in writing and in-person, and listen effectively to others.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data from a variety of sources for analysis and decision-making, along with a strong background in Structured Query Language (SQL) and foundational programming.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements and drive innovation in audit practices.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
• Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service members.

Benefits

Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits.

Pay

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 per year.

Schedule

Position is Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed. Position is remote - Incumbent should reside within the Arvest 4 State Operational Footprint (AR, KS, MO, OK).