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Assistant Vice President, EIA Data Analytics

MUFG Americas
London
2 weeks ago
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Data Analytics (DA) Audit Managers are responsible for managing the delivery of data analytics testing on audit engagements, working with business and functional audit teams to devise effective and efficient strategies to test key controls, driving insights that support the internal audit conclusions. DA Audit Managers will be responsible for the delivery of data analytics across multiple audit engagements. DA Audit Managers have a strong analytical background, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, strong project management skills, embed agile into their audit delivery, be structured in their approach to work, role-modelling a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, and will be able to prioritise work effectively driving a sense of urgency to complete tasks. Delivery and execution of all engagements must adhere to audit methodology and standards, meet deadlines. You will join a dynamic data analytics team driving the analytics adoption and innovation within the MUFG EMEA Internal Audit function, and contributing to the MUFG global IA analytics strategy rollout.

2) Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure

  • Authority from, and Reporting to:Director, Global Head for Data Analytics

3) Key Responsibilities

Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to MUFG Internal Audit, EMEA (EIA), including:

Audit Delivery and Planning

  • Responsiblefor the data analytics plan delivery.
  • Responsiblefor Escalating any challenges that might impact the data analytics plan and timelines to Audit Directors /Senior Audit Managers in a timely manner.
  • Responsiblefor the delivery of assigned data analytics audit engagements within the data analytics plan for the EIA portfolio time and within EIA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with limited supervision and to the required methodology and Quality Assurance standards. In particular:
    • Project manage the collection, processing and analysis of large datasets to perform tests that support the delivery of assigned elements of audit engagements including issue validation and continuous monitoring.
    • Evaluate risks for the assigned audit engagements and devise effective and efficient strategies, using data analytics, to test key controls.
    • Ensure data quality and integrity by following robust data governance techniques
    • Identify opportunities to utilise or develop advanced analytical techniques and tools to perform analytics on audits.
    • Monitor own delivery of tasks effectively and deliver within the deadline set; and meet interim milestones and avoid overruns. Timely documentation of workpapers to the required methodology and Quality Assurance Standards.
    • When requested, attend meetings or regular touchpoints with relevant stakeholders to ensure that analytical methodologies, processes and findings are understood and support any challenges.
    • Document analytical work to meet all QA standards.
  • Responsiblefor supporting audit teams in translating data findings into individual issues that are written for executive audience - impactful, clear key messages, factual, active voice and written in line with effective business writing requirements and needing minimum edits by Audit Directors/ExCo/CAE.

Stakeholder Relationships

·Responsiblefor promoting the adoption of data analytics in the delivery of the Internal Audit plan in line with the EIA strategy

·Responsiblefor leading internal audit engagements, business and functional, to understand the relevant data needs, provide tailored analytics use cases and embed the use of data analytics in Audit delivery, with the assistance of more experience colleagues.

·Responsiblefor developing constructive, collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders providing a commercial perspective and effective challenge and guidance as ‘an independent respected’ voice. Share best practices and feedback from industry network and other external sources; partner on initiatives and remediation activities. Support the One MUFG and overall Group strategy.

·Responsiblefor establishing regular meetings with any assigned stakeholders, building trust, and bringing a collaborative mindset.

· Where assigned by the Audit Director /Audit Senior Manager,responsiblefor partnering with relevant stakeholders to demonstrate how DA supports Audit conclusions and can improve standards of controls and behaviours in the Stakeholders Control Environment.

·Responsiblefor supporting the embedding of the agile framework to improve frequency and quality of stakeholder interaction during audit engagements. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve effective agile outcomes - remove blockers, achieve shorter audit execution times, improve the stakeholder experience.

Leadership and Team Transformation

  • Responsiblefor actively participating in the development and implementation of the long-term vision, strategy and target operating model of Internal Audit. In particular, responsible to:
    • Demonstrate a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Set high standards of performance and behaviour for self and the Analysts. Display a sense of urgency to complete tasks within short turnaround times and holding self and others accountable for non/late delivery of required tasks or quality.
    • Demonstrate curiosity – seek out new experiences, ideas and knowledge, seek feedback and learn new things to develop, learning from constructive feedback. Effectively support initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Own the message - consistently support strategic messages and plans, helping to overcome resistance and drive progress and cultural change through the team.
    • Actively engage and participate in MUFG Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and the various EMEA Employee Networks.
    • Demonstrate awareness of key industry topics and share relevant read-across topics within EIA and with the stakeholders.

Inspire the team and improve people practices and career development within EMEA IA

  • Responsiblefor supporting the Audit Director and Senior Audit Manager to develop a high performing team through quality of performance and talent management, motivation and inspiration of more junior staff, and promoting a positive workforce culture. In particular,responsibleto:
    • Collaborate with Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers to deliver the MUFG Audit Vision and Strategy.
    • Drive an output-orientated culture through flexibility with hybrid working, embracing new ways of working and ensuring 3 day required office attendance.
    • Uphold MUFG and EIA culture principles especially those related to D&I, Speak up Listen up.
    • Flex communication style to more effectively build relationships within the team and with stakeholders.
    • Role model MUFG values and act on feedback in the right way to facilitate upwards feedback. Actively coach analysts on audit tasks and enable employee and team development.
    • Celebrate individual and team success.

4) Technical Capability

  • 4-5 years of experience in data analytics, including experience of managing other individuals throughout the audit process. Preferably within the Financial Services industry and in an Internal Audit or other Risk/ Control function.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading data analytics projects.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate insights that support Audit delivery and conclusions.
  • Strong understanding of risk and control environment to evaluate risks for the assigned audit engagements and devise effective and efficient strategies to test key control.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, or and SQL.
  • Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau, Power BI or other.
  • Experience at using analytics tools such as Alteryx.
  • Experience with Power Automate or Cloud-based platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake) a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality audit work products meeting IA KPIs and QA standards.
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation and effectively collaborate with functional and business teams and stakeholders in Internal Audit and across the organisation.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.


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