Senior Analytics and Automation Analyst

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Reporting to the Analytics and Automation Senior Manager, the Senior Analyst will support the development and operation of analytics and automation for controls testing, with a focus on ICFR and financial controls testing.

The Senior Analyst will understand, extract, and transform data from various systems, code data analytics tests, and develop continuous monitoring based on these tests. This includes creating visualizations to produce impactful representations of insights obtained through data analytics and developing reporting capabilities on the coverage and results of monitoring and testing.

What you will do:

• Perform data analytics to support controls testing, particularly ICFR.
• Develop testing scripts and data analytics queries, implementing automation for continuous monitoring.
• Ensure continuity and completeness of data feeds by managing relationships with data owners, addressing security requirements, and identifying/building new data feeds.
• Create data visualization solutions/dashboards to report testing results and coverage.
• Support integrated reporting of testing, incorporating analytics, continuous monitoring, and manual testing.
• Monitor emerging analytics and automation capabilities to enhance our controls testing.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related fields;
• 5 years’ experience in data analytics development and delivery;
• Experience with at least one data analytics tool (e.g. Alteryx, SAS, Python);
• Experience with at least one BI / visualization tool (e.g. Tableau, Power BI);
• Experience managing and delivering high quality data analytics;
• Experience performing data analytics in support of controls testing, internal/external audit;
• Experience of relational databases (e.g. SQL);
• Proficient in Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions);
• Collaborative and consultative approach with colleagues;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, large data sets and disseminate significant amounts of information with high attention to detail and accuracy;
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings;
• Awareness of current trends in Data Science;

We would consider it an advantage if you have:

• Experience of predictive modelling and segmentation;
• Experience of cloud computing (e.g. AWS);
• Basic understanding of ICFR and regulatory requirements.

You will get:

• Personal Development – career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.
• Work environment – excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
• Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
• Work-life balance – 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
• Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.

Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.