Senior Auditor- Data Analytics

About the Role

JCW is partnering with a leading regional bank to hire a Senior Auditor with a data analytics focus for their growing Internal Audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to join a well-respected regional financial institution and gain exposure across banking operations, credit, and risk management functions. The role offers strong visibility across the business and the opportunity to modernize audit approaches through data-driven techniques, while contributing to operational improvements and strategic audit initiatives.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute operational, financial, and risk-based audits across lending, deposits, treasury, and broader banking business functions
• Design and build data analytics scripts, dashboards, and continuous auditing tools to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and risk identification
• Leverage data analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, ACL/Galvanize, Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx) to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and detect anomalies or control gaps
• Assess the effectiveness of key business processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency
• Support audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting activities across a variety of engagements
• Partner with stakeholders across the business and technology teams to communicate findings and provide practical, data-supported recommendations
• Contribute to the development of the audit function's broader data analytics strategy and automation initiatives
• Stay informed on emerging industry risks, fintech developments, and regulatory changes impacting the banking sector

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 3–6+ years of internal audit, external audit, operational risk, or consulting experience within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of regional banking operations, including lending, credit risk, deposits, or treasury functions
• Hands-on experience with data analytics tools and techniques applied to audit testing (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar)
• Experience participating in operational, financial, or risk-focused audits
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications preferred

This position offers competitive compensation, strong mentorship and development opportunities, exposure to senior leadership, and clear long-term career progression within a growing regional bank.

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact: Tom Meberg

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