Lead Data Scientist, Internal Audit

As a member of the Internal Audit Department’s (IAD’s) Data Analytics, AI, Automation and Continuous Auditing (DAACA) team, you will apply rigorous, data-driven insights and methodologies to drive the maturity and enhancement of the DAACA program and transforming IAD into a more data-driven function.

This is a highly visible role as you work with various levels of personnel within IAD and the business and functional areas to perform high quality, value-add, DAACA projects in support of IAD. This includes providing assistance on assurance and advisory projects as well as supporting Internal Audit Operations’ initiatives and tasks. You will provide effective data analysis and automation services; thereby, having the opportunity to influence audit teams and business/functional areas towards data-informed decision-making and analytical thinking.

You will

• Under the direction of a Lead Team Member of our DAACA team, manage and execute our DAACA program. Identify, design, implement, and maintain the data analytics routines needed to support audit activities performed including both audit execution, continuous auditing, and department level audit operations and reporting.

• Develop and maintain a successful system of data analytics which will provide enhanced understanding into risks and controls and establish an efficient/automated means to analyze and increase testing volumes of data for outliers, anomalies, patterns, and trends to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls.

• Partner in the design, development, and implementation of Business Intelligence (BI) and analytics systems.

• Develop, manage, and optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of company applications and services.

• Mature the use of data analytics within the Department and drive data strategy and efficiency.

• Implement and manage the infrastructure required to support data extraction, storage, transformation, and processing through data analytics techniques and generating output for visualization/analysis by IAD.

• Automate audit testing and develop techniques for continuous auditing and the ability to analyze large volumes of data.

• Define conditions necessary for automation and continuous auditing, selecting appropriate areas to assess and monitor, and implementing automation and continuous auditing capabilities.

You are

An individual who is a self-starter, fueled by collaboration, and able to transform conceptual thinking into executable insights while partnering with audit teams and business/functional area management.

You have

• 4+ years of relevant data analytics and/or statistical modeling work experience.

• Proficient coding skills (SQL/Python/Shell Scripting) and database knowledge.

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is preferred.

• Professional certifications attained or in progress related to auditing, risk management, and/or data science are desirable.

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in extraction and exploratory analysis of data from a wide variety of data sources, leveraging data analysis and data visualization tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Python, Shell Scripting, RPA, Alteryx, Cloud, Business Intelligence, Tableau etc.).

• Demonstrated quantitative, analytical, data-intuition, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in data analytics and automation techniques.

• Fluent in core concepts of project development methodologies (e.g., agile, waterfall, etc.).

• Support the building of machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, automation, data platforms, and infrastructure required for optimal data extraction, transformations, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources.

• Work with technical resources to design and model the data warehouse systems.

Location /Travel

• Hybrid role – In office 2 days a week, WFH – 3 days a week. Preferred locations are located at Guardian Offices in Hudson Yards, NYC; Bethlehem, PA; or Holmdel, NJ.

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Salary Range

$114,080.00 – $187,415.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].