Data Analytics AVP - Audit

SMBC Bank International plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Greater London seeks an AVP Data Analytics to join the Internal Audit team. This role involves collaborating with teams to provide data-driven insights, developing dashboards for senior management, and supporting the completion of numerous audits annually. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and proficiency in data analytics tools. The position supports hybrid working, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive paid leave days

Private medical insurance

Access to learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics team of an internal audit function is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of business processes in Corporate Banking is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with audit teams to deliver data-driven insights.
• Develop dashboards and reports for management.
• Maintain documentation of data structures across systems.
• Support delivery of 80 internal audit reports annually.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, R, ACL, SAS)

Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server)

Commercial awareness in Corporate Banking and Capital Markets

Knowledge of using AI within Internal Audit

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ETL tools (Alteryx, Talend, Informatica)

Job description

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term

Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we'll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award‑winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

We’re looking for an AVP Data Analytics within Internal Audit Department to join our team.

This London‑based role sits within the Audit Department Internal Audit (ADIA) and is part of a four‑member Data Analytics team. The team reports into Audit COO. It supports audit and credit review assignments across EMEA by leveraging data analytics and maintaining Computer Aided Auditing Tools (CAATs) for continuous auditing and monitoring. The role requires:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (Python, R, ACL, SAS) and visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and ETL tools (Alteryx, Talend, Informatica).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business processes in Corporate Banking, Capital Markets, and Credit.
• Knowledge and understanding of using AI within Internal Audit would be advantageous.
• Experience of being within the data analytics team of an internal audit function is desirable.

Business Area

Audit Department Internal Audit (ADIA), part of SMBC Bank International plc, London. ADIA is an independent function reporting to the Board Audit Committee and responsible for audits and credit reviews across all EMEA legal entities and business lines.

Position Description

The role involves:

• Collaborating with audit teams to deliver data‑driven insights.
• Developing dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior management.
• Maintaining documentation and understanding of data structures across firm systems.
• Supporting the delivery of approximately 80 internal audit reports annually.
• Managing and prioritising data analytics requests and development pipelines.
• Collaborating with team members and promoting adoption of analytics tools within the Audit Department.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Driving Change
• Driving Results
• Embraces Diversity
• Enterprise Leadership
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Strategic and Visionary
• Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well‑being and work‑life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. Some of the benefits on offer to you include:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under‑represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long‑term condition whenever requested.

About SMBC

A trusted partner for the long term. United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long‑term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, we deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers, including corporate, structured and trade finance, leveraged finance, loan market and treasury products. We can also provide investment banking and advisory services and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

Find out more about what we do and who we are at https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/careers