Specialist, Data Science

Job Description Summary

The primary function of the IT, Data & Advanced Analytics Auditor role is to execute basic audit testing, with focus on data risk and the use of advanced analytics tools, as part of internal audit reviews and activities. S/he performs testing in a timely manner, ensuring all audit quality and client relation standards are met, and courteous and professional behavior is observed in all situations. This role combines auditing principles with data science skills to assess risks and detect anomalies.

Internal Audit serves as the third line of defense, providing the Board Audit & Board Risk Committees and senior management with independent assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management (current or emerging), governance processes and systems, and lending units (overall asset quality, risk and compliance processes, underwriting policies, procedures, limits, concentrations), thereby helping to protect the company’s value, solvency and reputation. To such ends, Internal Audit evaluates: the effectiveness and efficiency of these processes and systems; compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and with the requirements from supervisors; the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; and asset integrity.

USA Job Function Description: Provide assurance on the quality and effectiveness of internal control, risk management (current or emerging) and governance processes and systems in the IT Risk space. 

 
Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:

Develops understanding of IT and business processes with focus on data risk.

Extract structured and unstructured data from various sources.

Compiles and synthesizes moderately complex varying data sources for internal use.

Develop and execute data-driven audit tests using Python, SQL or other analytical tools over low or medium complexity areas as part of internal audit reviews and activities.

Conducts post-audit basic follow-up to appraise adequacy of corrective action taken by management to address audit recommendations.
Documents audit testing and follow-up tasks in accordance to relevant audit standards.
Attends professional training actions provided by the company.

Evaluate control effectiveness through data analytics-driven tests.
Provides consistent quality service to both internal and external stakeholders that meets the company’s standards.
Participates in the design of audit test steps.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Statistics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Economics, or a equivalent technical field. Req
Master's Degree Statistics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Economics, or a equivalent technical field. Pref

Work Experience:
0+ Years Req

Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated experience with a statistical analysis package such as SAS or R.
Demonstrated experience with SQL and Excel for data analysis and presentation.
Ability and desire to learn quickly and find creative solutions to business and technology problems.
Good communication and presentation skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Knowledge of statistical applications within Financial Services to interpret data requests and identify data analytics opportunities.
Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.

EEO Statement:  At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce.  We actively encourage everyone to apply.   

Santander 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, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York,Texas-Dallas,Florida-Coconut Grove

Organization: Santander Holdings USA, Inc.