Job Description

Position Overview:  

The role is responsible for performing complex and critical audits and assessments of Jefferies risk and control environment in coordination with the global team. The Analyst candidate will be a key member of a team responsible for providing assurance over Equity, Fixed Income, Investment Banking, and Asset Management businesses. Additionally, in accordance with Jefferies’ Internal Audit Data Analytics 

(“DA”) strategy, the individual will work closely with both financial and IT auditors in our New York City office to develop and execute audit analytics. The person will also assist IAD to develop continuous auditing programs and create DA dashboards.  This individual will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) covering those areas.

Responsibilities include: 

Execute the audit plan in accordance with Internal Audit standards, relevant regulations and Jefferies policies. 
Assist in executing audit engagement, including performing risk assessments, audit planning, and audit testing. 
Work with multiple sources of disparate data and analysing large/complex datasets to identify themes/exceptions 
Create engaging data visualizations that drive decision-making using tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, QlikView 
Establish strong working relationships with management. 
Work closely with audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit Management and business stakeholders. 
Develop recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency. 
Finalize audit findings and using judgment opine on the control environment. 

Requirements:  

This individual should possess auditing skills, knowledge of the current regulatory developments, understanding of data analysis, statistical and/or modelling techniques using data analytics tools, and an understanding of internal control systems within a financial institution. This individual should be a strong team player, able to multi-task and work under pressure in a dynamic business environment. 

Minimum bachelor’s degree; major/minor in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or Management Information System related fields preferred. Additional advanced degree and/or certification (CPA, MBA, etc.) a plus.
Minimum of 0 to 2 years of audit or relevant business experience 
Comfortable with analytics tools such as IDEA, Alteryx. Basic understanding of Microsoft SQL Server 2012+ and Visual Studio SSIS. Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio a plus 
Knowledge of SQL (Python, R, SAS, or VBA a plus) with focus on data extraction, ETL (extract, transform, load) concepts, and manipulation. 
Self-motivated professional that effectively analyses risk and proactively identifies issues. 
Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically. 
Working knowledge of data analytics and using data analytics to improve audit quality 
Proven ability to multitask as well as assess and change priorities. 
Ability to work well individually, and in teams, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation 
Strong skills in time management, problem solving, written and oral communication 
Enthusiastic, effective under pressure and willing to take personal accountability 
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to management