Senior Auditor - Data Management

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As a dedicated Senior Auditor for Data Management , you will execute and lead risk-based assurance and advisory engagements focused on Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Lineage, Data Traceability, and Data Analytics across the organization. This role evaluates the effectiveness of data-related processes, controls, and governance frameworks while leveraging analytics to perform audit testing, identify emerging risks and control weaknesses, and assess end-to-end data flows, lineage, and traceability. The successful candidate will combine data governance expertise with strong analytical capabilities to assess data integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This individual will partner with business, technology, risk, and enterprise data management teams to evaluate end-to-end data processes, critical data elements (CDEs), data controls, and governance practices. The role requires the ability to independently analyze large and complex datasets using analytical tools and coding techniques to support audit testing, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring activities. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Independently execute audit test work with a high level of quality and professionalism. Lead or support audit engagements throughout the audit lifecycle, including planning, risk assessment, testing, reporting, and issue validation. Serve as Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) on assigned engagements, managing execution activities, timelines, and team-member responsibilities. Evaluate risks, controls, and processes across business, technology, and enterprise data management functions. Participate in audit planning, business walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control evaluations. Develop risk-based recommendations that address control gaps and improve business processes. Assess the effectiveness of Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Lineage, and Data Traceability programs. Evaluate governance over Critical Data Elements (CDEs), data ownership, stewardship, metadata management, and data lifecycle management practices. Assess end-to-end data flows and related controls to ensure data integrity, completeness, accuracy, and compliance with enterprise standards. Review data-related policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks for alignment with business and regulatory requirements. Identify opportunities to enhance data management practices and strengthen risk management capabilities across the organization. Develop and execute data-driven audit procedures using SQL, Python, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, SAS, or similar tools. Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, risk indicators, and operational inefficiencies. Utilize data mining, automation, and technology-enabled testing techniques to improve audit effectiveness and coverage. Support continuous monitoring and continuous auditing activities through the development of repeatable analytics. Translate analytical results into meaningful business and risk insights for stakeholders and audit leadership. Build strong