Data Risk Transaction and Conformance Testing Specialist

Truist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Truist is seeking a Data Risk Transaction and Conformance Testing Specialist to support data quality, testing, and conformance assessments across enterprise data domains. You will evaluate accuracy and completeness of data used in regulatory reporting, applying testing methodologies and documenting results.

The role requires leadership of data risk activities, collaboration with data stewards, and advancement of governance standards. Travel may be required in support of enterprise projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent education.
• Five to eight years of banking experience with an emphasis on second line of defense.
• Knowledge of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow information.
• Ability to understand business rules and data lineage and develop data quality metrics.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and data governance in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishment of data risk policies, standards and best practices.
• Develop data testing procedures and templates for Regulatory Reports.
• Analyze data within enterprise data entities to assess accuracy.
• Provide SME in data risk management activities and reporting processes.
• Identify and escalate data quality issues and publish data quality assessments.
• Represent the Data Assessment Director on enterprise data governance initiatives.
• Instruct and mentor team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data governance

Regulatory reporting

Microsoft Office

Data quality testing

Team leadership

Data lineage

travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Information Systems

Tools

SAS

Informatica

Oracle

Teradata

Alteryx

Tableau

SQL

Job description

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:

English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Data Risk Transaction and Conformance Testing Specialist supports the execution of data quality, data testing, and conformance assessments across assigned enterprise data domains. This role assists in evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data used in regulatory reporting. The testing specialist applies foundational testing, financial reporting and data analysis skills to identify data and reporting issues, document results and support assessment of impacts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the establishment of data risk policies, standards, guidelines and best practices for the Bank regarding design and structure of control frameworks.
• Develop data testing procedures and templates for various Regulatory Reports.
• Analyze data within assigned enterprise data entities compared to source information to assess the accuracy and correctness of data.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the planning and execution of data risk management activities such as data risk prioritization, data quality and central data risk management.
• Subject matter expert on accounting and regulatory reporting requirements, and reporting processes for assigned area of responsibility.
• Make informed recommendations for remediation to the Data Assessment Director, as appropriate.
• Identify, compare and escalated identified data quality issues.
• Utilize tools to analyze data according to defined business rules and procedures.
• Document and publish data quality errors.
• Communicate data quality non-compliance to data stewards and business users.
• Update reports, track and publish data quality assessments.
• Research and review regulatory guidance and apply to framework.
• Represent the Data Assessment Director at enterprise-level projects relating to data governance or quality assurance, as appropriate.
• Complete second level review work of loan level data assessments for other team members.
• Instruct, direct and mentor other members of the team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent education and related training.
• Five to eight years of banking experience with an emphasis on second line of defense efforts.
• Basic knowledge of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow information.
• Ability to understand business rules and data lineage, work with varying data formats, and develop metrics to monitor data quality.
• Previous experience in credit decisioning, managing credit risks, or portfolio management.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to lead and direct team members in completion of complex projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting data quality and governance.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications

Big 4 Accounting/Consulting, external audit or internal audit experience in financial services

• Understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting and Bank Regulatory Reporting (e.g., FR Y-9C, FR Y-14Q, FR 2052a)
• Commercial lending experience
• Experience with Truist systems and lending functions.
• Knowledge of Truist’s credit risk management functions
• Knowledge of data tools and platforms used for managing, storing, querying, testing, loading, and transformation of data (SAS, Informatica, Oracle, Teradata, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, etc.).
• CPA/FRM/CFA or equivalent advanced risk certification.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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