AVP IT Audit Data Analytics

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose:  We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

The AVP IT Audit Data Analytics is responsible for the general management of the Data Analyst staff in the performance of their duties to conduct data extraction and analysis services used to mine enterprise systems and applications for knowledge and information that supports and enhances Internal Audit (IA) testing and processes as well as overseeing special projects.

In this role you will:

• Oversees data extraction and analysis; development of complex algorithms and computational solutions as necessary to execute data mining procedures for IA test steps and processes in accordance with audit requirements.
• Monitors the validation of data queries/results and variances from expected results.
• Acquire application specific knowledge for tools utilized by IA staff to support the audit process for operational and IT audits.
• Oversee the compilation of reports from the TeamMate suite for audit reporting to the GM Financial Executive Team, GM Audit Services and the GM Audit Committee.
• Coach, mentor and train Data Analyst staff members to establish a consistent level of quality, accuracy, accountability and compliance of department standards/processes, and the use of audit tools.
• Consults with IA management and staff to determine needs for new or revised analytical needs and suggest new analytical pathways to address those needs.
• Ensures data quality and reliability and provides feedback to IA clients.
• Maintains a solid understanding of applicable data sources, tables and data relationships.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the IA Department.
• Assist the AVPs, VPs and SVP with the annual financial budget preparation and salary evaluations.

What makes You an ideal candidate?

• Advanced knowledge of audit software and tools.
• Advanced knowledge of internal audit processes and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Advanced knowledge of relational databases and SQL programming.
• Advanced knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Knowledge of fraud risk factors and schemes.Ability to effectively lead, organize and supervise the Audit staff.
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Advanced knowledge of data mining tools, such as SAS, RapidSQL, etc. preferred.
• Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Professional, Visio, SharePoint and SQL is required as well as other audit software, including but not limited to ACL and TeamMate.
• Skilled in working with a variety of information systems and data files, including large and complex files and analyzing file structure.

Work Experience
2-3 years of supervisory experience Req
5-7 years proven and progressive experience in data mining/data analysis, preferably in the field of internal audit in a finance/lending related industry Req
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or related degree required
Master’s Degree

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays. 

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture. We have an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than. work — we thrive. 

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office