PERM - AD - Data Analytics Audit - Vice President 1

PERM – AD – Data Analytics Audit – Vice President 1

At SMBC Group, we recognise that diversity of background, opinions and perspectives is vital for the sustainable growth of our organisation. Our aim is to build an inclusive working environment where all our colleagues feel able to be their authentic selves.

Section 1 – Details

Job Title / Corporate Title: Data Analytics – VP
Department / Group: Audit Department/ Internal Audit
Responsible to / Line Manager: Audit Partner
Direct Reports: 0
Location: London
Date Prepared: October 2024

Section 2 – Purpose of Job

This role sits within the Audit Department Internal Audit (ADIA) and will require working with audit teams on a variety of assignments across EMEA, to support the use of Data Analytics. The role also requires supporting the development and maintenance of the Computer Aided Auditing Tools (CAATs) to aid in continuous auditing and monitoring. This role is part of a four member Data Analytics team.

Section 3 – Background

ADIA is based in SMBC Bank International plc London, and is an independent group undertaking audits and credit reviews across all legal entities in EMEA, reporting into the Board Audit Committee. This role will be based in London, and support audits and credit reviews across all businesses and locations in EMEA.

Section 4 – Facts / Scale

ADIA is responsible for the delivery of circa 100 internal audit reports per year across the EMEA region. This role will report to an Audit Partner. This role will involve working as part of a team of four Data Analysts, the Internal Audit and Credit Review teams to provide regular and ad-hoc data analysis, reporting and related training within the Audit Department.

Section 5 – Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Support the Group Heads, Audit COO and Audit Partners in delivering the key objectives for the Audit Department.
• Establish an appropriate DA strategy to align with the firm’s risks and audit plan, as well as supporting the Audit Department’s strategic change agenda.
• Develop appropriate methods to communicate data analysis results to the audit team and senior management via dashboards, reports and presentations.
• Establish and maintain a good base knowledge and related documentation of the data structures within relevant firm systems (including Credit, Capital Markets, Risk and Audit Workflow Tool).
• Develop dashboards and reports using data analytics tools and techniques to identify trends, patterns, correlations and through the analysis of large data sets for anomalies, patterns, and risks.
• Support the Internal Audit teams in delivering actionable analytics and insights, on an ad-hoc basis as well as an integral component of audit engagements.
• Ensure delivery of key milestones in line with the DA Strategy. Manage, prioritise and deliver the pipeline of DA development requests from the audit teams and senior management.
• Providing coaching and mentoring to DA team members.
• Provide training and raise awareness for adoption of Data Analytics by the Audit team. Also, facilitate creation of DA tools that can be re-used by the audit teams with minimal support needed.

Section 6 – Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics or related field preferable, with prior experience in an established data analytics team within internal audit, ideally in financial services.
• The candidate must be commercial, possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications including active listening skills, and have the ability and experience of presenting data insights to senior management.
• The role holder should be proficient in data analytics tools like Python, R, ACL, SAS etc and data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. An understanding of Oracle and SQL server databases and database structures would be an advantage, as would prior use of Extraction, Transform and Load (ETL) tools like Alteryx, Talend or Informatica.
• The role holder should have the ability to work independently and collaboratively within the team. It is critical for the candidate to have the ability to create and maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the Audit Department.
• Knowledge of business processes (within Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, Credit etc) would be advantageous for this role.
• Experience of managing data analytics teams preferably within a second or third line role would also be advantageous for this role.

We value diversity of thought and welcome you to apply to the position even if your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with all the requirements specified. SMBC BI and SMBC Nikko are proud signatories of the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter . We encourage equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and communities. Reasonable adjustments of the recruitment process will be offered, if required, due to a disability or health condition.

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