Job ID: JOB_ID_989
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst with a specialized focus on the Audit Domain to join our team for a critical project in Boston, MA. This is an onsite, in-person position located in Downtown Boston, requiring a professional who can effectively collaborate with stakeholders in a high-stakes financial services environment. The primary objective of this role is to lead the development and implementation of an innovative Audit Planning Application designed to streamline the Audit Universe and enhance risk management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate extensively with audit leadership, risk management teams, and IT stakeholders to gather and document comprehensive business requirements for the new Audit Planning Application.
- Conduct detailed stakeholder interviews, workshops, and focus groups to map current audit processes and identify critical pain points.
- Analyze existing audit workflows, risk assessment methodologies, and planning cycles to identify high-impact automation opportunities.
- Define both functional and non-functional requirements specifically for risk assessment automation and audit prioritization.
- Design and document the architecture for automated risk assessments, leveraging both internal and external data sources.
- Develop frameworks for dynamic audit priority recommendations based on real-time risk data.
- Create detailed wireframes, mockups, and user interface designs to guide the development team.
- Manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.
Technical Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst within the financial services, audit, or risk management domains.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise audit planning platforms such as Metricstream M7, AuditBoard, or TeamMate.
- Deep understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools, specifically Archer.
- Familiarity with modern analytics platforms including Databricks, Tableau, and Power BI.
- Technical understanding of APIs, data warehousing, and ETL processes to support data integration projects.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL for data analysis and validation.
Education and Professional Standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
- A Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CBAP, CIA, CISA, or CRMA are considered a significant advantage.
- Strong knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA Standards, COSO framework) and regulatory requirements (SOX, GLBA).
Soft Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex audit processes into clear system requirements. You must be a creative problem solver capable of designing automated solutions for traditionally manual processes. Excellent communication skills are essential for presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. As this is an onsite role in a fast-paced environment, adaptability and meticulous attention to detail in documentation are paramount for success.
Special Requirements
Onsite at Boston Downtown; Domain restriction: Audit/Financial Services; Experience with Metricstream M7 or similar required.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $135,000 – $175,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Boston, MA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Savi Tech Inc
Email: mallik@savi-tech.com
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