Bachelor's Degree in business, mathematics, computer science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
10-15+ years of experience in internal/external audit or risk management, preferably in financial services.
Hands-on expertise in audit data analytics, including full-population testing and anomaly detection.
Proficiency in data extraction and analytics tools like SQL, Python, and PowerBI.
Experience with continuous auditing and monitoring programs, including automation of tests.
Solid understanding of audit methodology and internal controls.
Strong communication skills for conveying analytics results to diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the IADA Data Analytics program under the Head of Data Analytics.
Design and maintain audit analytics routines for planning and continuous auditing.
Establish standard methodologies and reusable analytics assets for audits.
Oversee data extraction and preparation activities in collaboration with technology partners.
Enhance analytics infrastructure and tools for scalability and audit use.
Develop automated testing and continuous monitoring solutions to improve audit efficiency.
Act as a primary contact for audit teams on analytics-related matters.
Benefits
Hybrid working program with remote work opportunities.
Generous employee benefits package.
Discretionary bonus eligibility for successful candidates.
Full Job Description
Data Analytics Function's Coverage Summary Execute the Group's IADA Data Analytics program, including fulfilling the day-to-day analytics needs of the IADA teams as well identifying additional opportunities to leverage data analytics to optimize internal audit quality, coverage and cost. This individual will identify, design, develop, and maintain the data analytics routines needed to support audit activities including audit execution, continuous monitoring, and department level management and reporting.
DETAILS OF JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Head of Data Analytics, lead the execution of the IADA Data Analytics program. Translate strategic objectives into executable plans, deliverables, and timelines across audit execution, continuous monitoring, and departmental reporting.
Design, develop, and maintain audit analytics routines that support audit planning, executions, and continuous auditing. Ensure analytics enable increased testing coverage, full-population testing, and identification of outliers, anomalies, patterns, and trends to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
Drive operational effectiveness and consistency of analytics usage across audits by establishing standard methodologies, reusable analytics assets, and execution playbooks aligned with Internal Audit standards and regulatory expectations.
Oversee data extraction, transformation, and preparation activities to support audit analytics, working closely with Technology and Business partners to obtain reliable, timely, and well-controlled data inputs.
Manage and enhance analytics infrastructure and tools used by the IADA team, ensuring solutions are scalable, well-documented, and fit for audit use.
Develop and implement automated testing and continuous monitoring solutions under the direction of the Head of Data Analytics, expanding the use of analytics to improve audit efficiency, coverage, and timeliness.
Act as a primary point of contact for audit teams and business partners on analytics-related matters, including data sourcing, interpretation of results, and integration of analytics into audit programs.
Provide technical leadership and quality review over analytics-supported audit testing, including reviewing workpapers, validating methodologies, assessing test results, and supporting conclusions regarding control design and operating effectiveness.
Lead execution of complex analytics initiatives and special projects, including regulatory-driven analytics, enterprise data efforts, and cross-audit analytics programs, as assigned by the Head of Data Analytics.
Track, analyze, and report on program-level metrics related to analytics adoption, effectiveness, and efficiency. Prepare management-level dashboards and narratives to support Internal Audit leadership reporting.
Direct, coach, and develop IADA Data Analytics staff, including assigning work, reviewing performance, providing feedback, and supporting ongoing professional development for junior staff.
Foundational understanding AI and advanced analytics concepts, including exposure to machine learning, generative AI, and automation capabilities, and an understanding of how such tools may be applied within Internal Audit. Experience applying or piloting such techniques in an audit, risk, or analytics context is a plus but not required.
LIST OF CORE COMPETENCIES Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business, mathematics, computer science, management information systems, or a related field. Advanced degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., MBA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent) preferred.
Significant experience (10-15+ years) in internal audit, external audit, regulatory examination, or risk management within financial services, including demonstrated experience leading teams or workstreams.
Strong hands-on expertise in audit data analytics, including full-population testing, anomaly detection, trend analysis, and analytics-enabled control testing.
Demonstrates strong knowledge and proficiency in data extraction, transformation, and analytics tools, with demonstrated experience leveraging a wide variety of data analysis tools:
Database Management: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, Sybase
Analytics Tools: SQL, Python, PySpark, SparkSQL
Reporting and Visualization Tools: PowerBI, Tableau, QlikView
Data Integration and ETL Tools: Azure (Azure Data Factory, ADLS), Databricks, Airflow, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Data Automation and Scheduling Tools: Tidal
Experience implementing and operating continuous auditing and monitoring programs, including automation of recurring tests and exception reporting. Solid understanding of audit methodology, internal controls, and audit documentation standards, with the ability to integrate analytics into audit workpapers and conclusions. Experience in banking, capital markets, treasury, risk management (credit, market, liquidity and operational), audit, finance with knowledge of risks and controls within Capital Markets.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain analytics results clearly to auditors, management, and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated people-management capabilities, including coaching staff, reviewing work quality, managing performance, and supporting talent development. Effective project and executing management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple initiatives, and deliver results within required timelines.
The expected base salary ranges from $127,000.00 - $210,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus
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Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process
About Mizuho Financial
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is a Japanese banking holding company headquartered in the ?temachi district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The name "mizuho" literally means "abundant rice" in Japanese. It holds assets in excess of $1.8 trillion US dollars through its control of Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Corporate Bank, and other operating subsidiaries. The company's combined holdings form the second largest financial services group in Japan. Its banking businesses rank third in Japan after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. It is the 15th largest banking institution in the world by total assets as of December 2018.
