Internal Audit Senior Director Data Analytics

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Aon is Looking For An Internal Audit Senior Director, Data Analytics Description of Position Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is a leading global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions to clients focused on risk, retirement, and health. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Director of Data Analytics (DA).  This role reports directly to the Chief Audit Executive, has responsibility to manage a team of colleagues and is a member of the global Audit Leadership Team.  It will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of Internal Audit’s global DA strategy, as well as partnering closely with Aon’s Global Risk Office and other risk functions to support the broader firm’s global Enterprise Risk Management capabilities.  As an independent, objective source of assurance and advisory services, this role adds value by bringing a systematic, disciplined and balanced approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, control and governance processes.  Duties and Responsibilities            Develop and execute an innovative global DA strategy for Internal Audit, building on a strong existing programPartner with the Global Risk Office and other risk functions across Aon to identify where control activities can be advanced through the use of cloud based and advanced analytics technologies and act in an advisory capacity to support implementation Lead innovation initiatives applying best practices and emerging technology trendsDevelop tools to apply advanced analytics technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and statistical analysis to support audit executionOperate as a thought leader and champion of the Internal Audit vision and strategy by actively collaborating and engaging both within the IA department and with functional and business partners Set a high standard and clear expectations for a team of 6 colleagues; challenge, encourage, motivate, and inspire them to maximize their potential to achieve individual and department objectivesKey AttributesStrong Technical Skills: Deep experience with data transformation, data science, data wrangling and cloud architecture, descriptive and predictive analytics, predictive modeling, and advanced BI dashboards and risk models.  Exposure to the application of robotic process automation and natural language processing in a risk and controls environment. Exceptional People Leadership: Talent cultivator with passion for identifying talent and developing and growing others. Energetic and engaged coach who helps teams to “up their game” and perform at the highest levels; Delivers feedback with courage and candor. Prioritizes engagement and inclusion across the team and sets clear performance standards.Accountable for Results: Promotes a strong culture of accountability and consistently demonstrates this through their own actions; Recognizes positive contributions while ensuring issues are handled directly and swiftly.  Experienced at working closely with operations and able to develop relationships of mutual trust.Ensures Continuous Improvement: Consistently challenges self and others to improve process, delivery and execution; Highest level of curiosity with appetite for learning and sharing knowledge. Integrity: Establishes an environment of uncompromising integrity and delivers information in a straightforward and honest way vs. adopting a more political approach; Demonstrates consistent support and alignment with the values of the organization and role models impeccable character. Thorough & Disciplined: Digs into details while continually able to see the forest for the trees; Sets and enforces appropriate standards and demonstrates a relentless drive to ensure execution; Establishes clear and aligned goals and communicates them effectively; Puts in considerable effort to remove obstacles to achieving business results. Conveys a strong sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.Engaging, Effective Communicator: Translates broad strategies into specific objectives, metrics and action plans; ensures that efforts across functions, locations and/or organizations are integrated and aligned with strategic objectives; Able to convey subtle or complex messages and highly technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences at all organizational levels; Leverages strong communication skills to influence and/or align others around key actions and decisions required.Desired Qualifications                      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative fieldMinimum of 15 years of associated professional experienceExpertise with data governance and data engineering including SQL query optimization, schema and ETL design, and data pipeline maintenanceFamiliarity with scripting/programming for cross-industry standard process data mining and modeling (R, Python) and ETL development (Ruby, Python)Experience with reporting and visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)Rigorous prioritization of activities to focus on impactful insights, not common analyticsAn ability to translate business concepts and data sets into targeted analytics and clear findingsKnowledge of agile principles and methodologiesTeam leadership experience with demonstrated capability in building highly effective and engaged teamsExperience within a global, fast paced organization  We offer you A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.  Our Colleague Experience: From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day.  They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another.  This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit Aon Colleague Experience.    About Aon:Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status.  Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 2495810,qualifications:UNAVAILABLE,responsibilities:Aon is Looking For An Internal Audit Senior Director, Data Analytics Description of Position Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is a leading global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions to clients focused on risk, retirement, and health. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Director of Data Analytics (DA).  This role reports directly to the Chief Audit Executive, has responsibility to manage a team of colleagues and is a member of the global Audit Leadership Team.  It will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of Internal Audit’s global DA strategy, as well as partnering closely with Aon’s Global Risk Office and other risk functions to support the broader firm’s global Enterprise Risk Management capabilities.  As an independent, objective source of assurance and advisory services, this role adds value by bringing a systematic, disciplined and balanced approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, control and governance processes.  Duties and Responsibilities            Develop and execute an innovative global DA strategy for Internal Audit, building on a strong existing programPartner with the Global Risk Office and other risk functions across Aon to identify where control activities can be advanced through the use of cloud based and advanced analytics technologies and act in an advisory capacity to support implementation Lead innovation initiatives applying best practices and emerging technology trendsDevelop tools to apply advanced analytics technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and statistical analysis to support audit executionOperate as a thought leader and champion of the Internal Audit vision and strategy by actively collaborating and engaging both within the IA department and with functional and business partners Set a high standard and clear expectations for a team of 6 colleagues; challenge, encourage, motivate, and inspire them to maximize their potential to achieve individual and department objectivesKey AttributesStrong Technical Skills: Deep experience with data transformation, data science, data wrangling and cloud architecture, descriptive and predictive analytics, predictive modeling, and advanced BI dashboards and risk models.  Exposure to the application of robotic process automation and natural language processing in a risk and controls environment. Exceptional People Leadership: Talent cultivator with passion for identifying talent and developing and growing others. Energetic and engaged coach who helps teams to “up their game” and perform at the highest levels; Delivers feedback with courage and candor. Prioritizes engagement and inclusion across the team and sets clear performance standards.Accountable for Results: Promotes a strong culture of accountability and consistently demonstrates this through their own actions; Recognizes positive contributions while ensuring issues are handled directly and swiftly.  Experienced at working closely with operations and able to develop relationships of mutual trust.Ensures Continuous Improvement: Consistently challenges self and others to improve process, delivery and execution; Highest level of curiosity with appetite for learning and sharing knowledge. Integrity: Establishes an environment of uncompromising integrity and delivers information in a straightforward and honest way vs. adopting a more political approach; Demonstrates consistent support and alignment with the values of the organization and role models impeccable character. Thorough & Disciplined: Digs into details while continually able to see the forest for the trees; Sets and enforces appropriate standards and demonstrates a relentless drive to ensure execution; Establishes clear and aligned goals and communicates them effectively; Puts in considerable effort to remove obstacles to achieving business results. Conveys a strong sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.Engaging, Effective Communicator: Translates broad strategies into specific objectives, metrics and action plans; ensures that efforts across functions, locations and/or organizations are integrated and aligned with strategic objectives; Able to convey subtle or complex messages and highly technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences at all organizational levels; Leverages strong communication skills to influence and/or align others around key actions and decisions required.Desired Qualifications                      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative fieldMinimum of 15 years of associated professional experienceExpertise with data governance and data engineering including SQL query optimization, schema and ETL design, and data pipeline maintenanceFamiliarity with scripting/programming for cross-industry standard process data mining and modeling (R, Python) and ETL development (Ruby, Python)Experience with reporting and visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)Rigorous prioritization of activities to focus on impactful insights, not common analyticsAn ability to translate business concepts and data sets into targeted analytics and clear findingsKnowledge of agile principles and methodologiesTeam leadership experience with demonstrated capability in building highly effective and engaged teamsExperience within a global, fast paced organization  We offer you A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.  Our Colleague Experience: From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day.  They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another.  This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. 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