At OceanFirst Bank, each one of our employees plays an important role in fulfilling the mission and taking responsibility to execute daily tasks in alignment with our core values. Together we foster an environment of respect, professionalism and diversity that makes OceanFirst a great place to work and do business. Great benefits include: on-site fitness facility at Red Bank and Toms River headquarter offices, hybrid schedule after initial onboarding has been completed (4 days in office, 1 day remote), employee perks & discount programs, tuition assistance, incentive compensation program, professional development opportunities, and more! Apply today to #BecomeOceanFirst and make an impact in the local community! *Must be able to be on-site in Red Bank, NJ 4 days per week* About the Role The Data Analyst is responsible for assisting Bank audits and projects of the Bank in accordance with internal controls, policies and procedures and regulations. Managing the day-to-day requests of the automated work paper solution. What You Will Do
Collect and analyze large datasets from various sources to identify patterns, trends, and relationships. Develop and maintain data models, dashboards, and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs). Collaborate with teams across the organization to understand their data needs and provide analytical support. Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains through data analysis. Use statistical techniques and data visualization tools to present findings in a clear and meaningful way to stakeholders. Conduct ad hoc data analysis and research to address specific business questions or challenges. Work directly with other Audit members on data and/or application related projects. Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analysis. Prepares complete and accurate workpapers throughout the audit process. Communicate and discuss findings with business unit management. Conduct research and successfully complete assigned training requirements necessary to maintain relevance. Establish relationships with business/operations auditors to meet the operational and analytics needs of the organization. Document process flows and data flows. Executes control design and operating effectiveness testing over areas as part of internal audit reviews and activities. Advise on data analysis solutions, approaches to problems, associated costs and trade-offs, and recommendations. Design and execute data quality checks and applicable internal audit data analytics. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders across the firm to stay abreast of changes to the data architecture and source new data for use in audit analytics. Perform other duties as assigned. What We Expect of You
- Demonstrated ability to distill key strategic insights from technical information and data.
- Strong SQL skills and ability to create reports/ dashboards with analytic tools (Tableau, Powerbi, ACL etc.) is required.
- Good programming foundation and understanding of databases with experience working as an analytical programmer an advantage.
- Strong project/task management and risk assessment skills
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficient PC and software skills
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferably in a relevant field of study (i.e., Accounting, Finance, Economics Statistics, Data Science, MIS, Engineering, Math)
- A minimum of 2 years of recent experience with data, including data sourcing, data analysis, and data integration.
Internal and External Contacts
- Internal contact with all levels of management and Branch personnel.
- External relationships with outside accounting firms.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements Office environment. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to communicate in order to exchange simple to complex information with individuals and groups. Ability to travel throughout Bank footprint. For Recruiting Agencies OceanFirst Bank does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the OceanFirst Bank Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions regarding a specified position. Please do not forward resumes to us, OceanFirst Bank employees or any other company location. OceanFirst Bank is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.