Data Analyst, Data Science and Analytics, Internal Assurance

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).

Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.

About the Role
As ATB’s next Data Analyst, Internal Assurance, you will be responsible for gathering and interpreting organizational performance data which supports ATB’s internal audits and investigations. You will provide data-driven insights into the effectiveness and maturity of ATB’s governance, risk and control environment; synthesizing data from a variety of sources, following rigorous review and quality assessment processes, and performing analysis based on specifications provided by auditors.

Accountabilities
Acquire intimate knowledge of a broad range of data sources, understanding where data resides and how it can support various requests
Collect data from a wide range of systems/functions, while mindfully assessing data quality from each source
Understand internal audit requirements and processes, recommending data sets or analysis approaches which align with the risks under consideration and drive value through insight
Synthesize data into reports, data visualizations, and dashboards tailored to the audience/use
Connect how ATB’s operations and processes drive certain data attributes, explaining the impact of real-world actions and decisions as reflected in the numbers
Identify and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences
Focus on advanced analytics that deal with big data, data processing, and multiple data sources
Accreditation
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, MIS, Mathematics, Statistics, or 5 years experience in an assurance role working with financial institutions (external auditor, internal auditor)
Core Technical Skills
Proficiency with SQL, relational databases, structured and unstructured data and of programming languages - Python, SAS, and / or R
Knowledge of analytical approaches (e.g. visual analytics, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, etc.)
Expertise in data reporting, visualization and dashboarding tools - cleaning and preparation of data to be later analyzed with BI tools (e.g. Tableau, SAP GRC, ETL/ELT through Informatica or other solutions); Data flow planning; Visualization concepts (data storytelling); Dashboarding tools (e.g. Power BI, Oracle BI, Qlikview, Tableau, Infogram, ChartBlocks, Datawrapper, Plotly, RAW, Visual.ly, D3.js)
Other data and analytics-related skills including:
Data governance
Data cleansing, curation, harmonization and packaging
Data privacy and regulation
Prescriptive and predictive analytics
Metadata management
Business analysis - including data gathering, analytical thinking, and insights analysis
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Inquisitive mindset and keen curiosity
Critical thinking and problem solving
Written and verbal communication
Storytelling
Sense of ownership and accountability for work
Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who Have
Functional knowledge of banking processes and related risks and controls
Knowledge of economics, finance, management and statistics
Advanced data analytics and data mining skills commonly used in the financial industry
Experience working with cloud computing and ‘big data’ platforms including GCP and Big Query
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com

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