Audit Data Analyst - Audit Manager

Company: USAA
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Why USAA?At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.The OpportunityAs a dedicated Audit Data Analyst - Audit Manager, you will be responsible for audit analytics, internal projects and initiatives, and adoption of analytic approaches. Owns, leads, and executes high-quality analytic control tests and data analytics for the Audit function. Systematically evaluates and improves the effectiveness of audits through data and automation and continuous innovation. This role may travel up to 20%.We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.What you'll do:

• Responsible for leading and executing audit data analytics for an assigned area(s) within Audit services.
• Engages with various levels across the Audit department by finding new opportunities for integrating data analytics and solutions.
• Defines use cases, collaborating with business analytics consultants, and collaborating with audit teams to embed the solutions in their processes.
• Identifies continuous analytics and/or automation solutions within assigned CoSA audits.
• Executes data strategy and transformation in alignment with Audit business objectives.
• Assists with planning and organizing the innovation pipeline and provide strategic updates to audit data analytics leadership and audit leadership teams.
• Participates and/or leads data analytics discussions within the audit lifecycle with Audit and business partners. Engages with peers, managers, and leaders across the enterprise, and serve as an advisor to the leadership team.
• Presents data analytics results and insights to audit partners and business partners.
• Executes data analytics within their assigned audits and identifies continuous analytics solutions. Provides subject matter expertise in operationalizing data driven recommendations.
• Develops and incorporates visualization techniques to support the relevant points of the analysis and ease the understanding for less technical audiences.
• Leverages advanced business, analytical and technical knowledge to participate or lead discussions with both audit teams and business partners to understand and collaborate on highly complex audit / business objectives.
• Applies innovative and analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make 'insight to action' recommendations to answer and drive the appropriate change.What you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative analytics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science, or other quantitative discipline. 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • 6 years experience with analytic coding techniques, visualization tools and creating reporting dashboards.
  • 3 years experience in SAS, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, RPA, Power BI or other data analysis tools.
  • 3 years experience working on data and analytics in an Audit or Controls functional business area.
  • 2 years experience building visualization analytics to present scenarios from the data and storytelling in an Audit or other Control function.
  • Experience in Databases - Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Data Loads.
  • Ability to proactively identify issues and propose resolution options.
  • Proficient in analyzing multiple sources of data to derive insights towards audit objectives.
  • Experience building continuous reporting and/or automation solutions that support risk identification.
  • Familiarity using audit or Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) software such as Archer or other related tools.
  • Knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry and applicable regulations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills that deliver quality, actionable and beneficial feedback to management on potential control issues and solutions to close gaps, audit or other risk management experience.What sets you apart:
    • Master's degree in data science
    • Experience working alongside business and audit partners to identify analytical opportunities.
    • Experience guiding and coaching team members in cross-matrix teams.
    • Working knowledge of statistical/data mining analysis tools, relationship databases and programming languages within the Big Data environment.Salary Range: The salary range for this position is: $114,080 - $218,030. Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. -Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. -Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. -For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. -USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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