Data Analytics Auditor

Are you looking for a role where your analysis helps strengthen controls, manage risk, and support sound decision‑making? If so, this could be the right opportunity for you. Internal Audit is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity that assists EdwardJones & Company and its affiliates in evaluating and recommending improvements to internal control, risk management, and governance. The Data Analytics Audit team plays a critical role in this mission by leveraging data to enhance audit insights, identify emerging risks, and enable more effective, data‑driven decision‑making across the firm. As part of this team, the Data Analytics Auditor is responsible for delivering actionable insights that support informed business decisions. This role partners closely with other analysts and stakeholders to develop and apply appropriate analytical approaches to solve complex and often ambiguous business problems. What You’ll Do Apply your understanding of business operations, key drivers, and priorities to inform analytical approaches and better address business questions. Extract, clean, and transform data from various sources, building familiarity with available datasets and ensuring accuracy and reliability of outputs. Validate data, logic, and analytical results by applying critical thinking and aligning findings with business context. Define business and data requirements for analytics work and partner with data teams to acquire and prepare necessary data. Perform analyses using techniques such as root cause, exploratory, trend, sensitivity, and scenario analysis to identify patterns, risks, and actionable insights. Translate analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives that directly address business questions and support decision‑making. Communicate insights, methodologies, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Collaborate with audit teams and business stakeholders to understand problems, identify appropriate solutions, and support KPI or benchmark development. Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using BI tools, ensuring outputs are accurate, user‑friendly, and aligned with governance standards. Test, maintain, and enhance BI products while following established processes and controls. Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and analytical approaches, and contribute to ongoing operational efficiency efforts. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required (business, economics, math, engineering, analytics, or related field preferred). 1+ years of relevant experience working with data, analytics, reporting, or audit‑related activities. Financial services experience is a plus. Technical Skills Experience with SQL and Microsoft Excel for data analysis. Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar). Knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g., descriptive statistics, trend analysis). Experience with databases and data environments preferred. Experience with Python, R, or AuditBoard is a plus. Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Collaborative mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow in an analytics‑focused role. Clients that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week. Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Edward Jones compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax‑advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm’s Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit the benefits page. #J-18808-Ljbffr