The Business Analyst – Data & Compliance is responsible for leveraging data analytics to drive improvement, identify risks, and ensure compliance with internal controls and auditing requirements within our Legacy Operational Experience environment. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including data owners, control performers, and auditors—to analyze and interpret critical data, develop actionable insights, and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other regulatory frameworks. A successful candidate will have a solid foundation in data analytics and visualization, coupled with an understanding of audit fundamentals and internal control processes.Key Responsibilities:
Data Analysis, Interpretation, & VisualizationExtract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources.Clean and preprocess data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability.Develop scripts and workflows to automate data collection and processing tasks.Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and emerging risks.Apply statistical and analytical techniques (e.g., hypothesis testing, predictive modeling) to derive insights from complex datasets.Use data modeling approaches to inform business objectives and decision-making.Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports using data visualization tools.Leverage data storytelling principles to effectively communicate insights and recommendations.Present findings in a clear, visually compelling manner to a variety of audiences.Validate data accuracy, completeness, and integrity across all reporting and analytics outputs.Identify and address data quality issues or discrepancies in collaboration with data owners.Implement data quality controls and monitoring mechanisms to maintain ongoing accuracy.Compliance & Audit CoordinationMaintain an updated list of risks, controls, and procedures related to Legacy audit activities, ensuring adherence to SOX and other requirements.Support IS audit procedures around IT general and application controls, working with 2nd Line IS Compliance and Program Managers.Review and perform QA on audit evidence and procedural documentation.Facilitate audit walkthroughs of IT controls alongside process/control owners.Identify and document issues discovered during audits and develop remediation plans.This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.Downtown SeattleFederal WayLynnwoodBellevue (Factoria)