Analyst Audit & QA

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

• Assist in the design and scope of the audit program and testing steps.
• Perform inquiry, observation, and testing, utilizing experience and professional skepticism.
• Document work papers in a clear and concise manner and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Conclude on testing results based on current processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with management to determine appropriate recommended actions.
• Draft audit findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Works on multiple and complex issues where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Analyze reporting to highlight trends and anomalies warranting further detail review.
• Identifying what is different and anticipating the Department s next steps to mitigate future issues.
• Research the anomalies and create solutions to improve processes, automate specific tasks, and enhance control reporting.
• Takes a broader perspective to identify innovative solutions for functional area.
• Sought out as a resource for others.
• Offer suggestions, develops training material, and shares job knowledge as needed.
• Networks with key contacts outside own functional area.
• Manage aspects of the logical access review and monitoring process 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or equivalent industry experience
• FINRA fingerprinting required.
• 3-4+ years of audit or equivalent experience in audit preferred.
• Has wide ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative ways.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the business, the internal record keeping system and products/services will be required.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service skills, along with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Moderate level of autonomy and degree of decision making and escalates high impact decisions to management while using general instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Develops working relationships with peers and management Interacts with a wide audience, including senior leaders and frontline staff, as well as special projects teams, vendors, and other internal and external outside entities.
• Must possess demonstrated project management skills including but not limited to good planning, time management, decision making, presentation and organization skills 

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Normal office working conditions.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.