Junior Business Analyst to support audit confirmation and analysis for a major banking client -
Location Address : Hybrid (2 days in office)
Contract Duration : ASAP to 07 / 31 /
Schedule Hours : 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
Story Behind the Need
- Business group : GWO - Operations Control Reconciliations oversees the audit processes for their clients (internal and external)
- Project : The Audit Confirmation Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of audit requests received from external auditors.
In addition, they must interpret the requests to ensure all the required information is on the request and is coming from the appropriate individuals with authorized signatures.
The analyst must be able to identify and escalate potential risk to senior management. It is imperative to possess very good knowledge of the products and systems relating to the information being requested as there are very tight deadlines to meet frequently.
Candidate Value Proposition
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a high visibility to project, working closely with multiple departments and executive members.
Typical Day in Role
Collect and accept requests from various external auditors via email or through and
record these requests into an access type database for tracking purposes.
Responsible for forwarding requests with financial information to various business lines within GWO,
following up on these requests, and responding to auditors, internal and external clients in a courteous and professional manner.
- Assist with the coordination of all internal and external audits within the GWO reconciliation teams.
- Responsible for ensuring that all information requested is reviewed for accuracy, any discrepancies are followed up and / or escalated and finally returning requested information back to the requestor within prescribed timelines.
- Working on reports like daily stats, allocations, aging report, etc.
- Moderating start-of-day daily team huddles, on rotational basis, to discuss the day’s volumes, allocations, issues, if any.
- Follow up and provide frequent updates to the business lines, clients, and auditors upon request via email and / or online calls.
- Assemble metrics for management to keep track of incoming and outgoing audit confirmation requests.
- Understanding departmental and client needs while collaborating with our business partners to focus on building strong relationships and encourage positive experiences.
- Provide training, back up and assistance for all new team members.
- Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his / her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML / ATF / sanctions, and conduct risk.
- Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
Must Have Skills :
- 2-4 years as Business Analyst
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel
Nice-To-Have Skills :
- Prior Operations experience
- Prior Financial Institution Experience
Best vs Average : The ideal candidate would have strong audit experience
Degrees or certifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in related field