Data Analytics & Audit Systems Analyst

Mechanics Bank; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanics Bank is seeking a Data Analytics and Systems Analyst to support Internal Audit and Credit Review through data acquisition, analytics development, and reporting. The role involves liaison work with the Software Development team, maintaining automated testing, and assisting with SOX testing programs.

The position emphasizes data governance, data quality, and effective communication of technical concepts to non-technical audiences, with on-site responsibilities in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, data analytics, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years in data analytics, audit analytics, or risk management.
• Experience with data warehouses, databases, or BI platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize data requirements with Internal Audit and Credit Review, collaborating with technology partners to develop reports and data extracts.
• Develop and maintain data analytics, automated testing routines, and monitoring within Optro Accelerate; enable API connections between enterprise systems and Optro.
• Administer the Optro platform including user support, configuration, testing, and documentation.
• Support SOX testing, data collection, control monitoring, and special projects as assigned.
• Assist with audit administration duties and coordination with Audit Management; travel 10–20%.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Optro

Alteryx

ACL

IDEA

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Mechanics Bank is seeking a Data Analytics and Systems Analyst to support Internal Audit and Credit Review through data acquisition, analytics development, and reporting. The role involves liaison work with the Software Development team, maintaining automated testing, and assisting with SOX testing programs.

The position emphasizes data governance, data quality, and effective communication of technical concepts to non-technical audiences, with on-site responsibilities in Irvine, CA.