Senior Associate - Data Analytics

The Senior Associate will execute big data analytics visualization and AI for audits key risk indicators projects and also build automation solutions.

Responsibilities

The Senior Associate supports the Data Analytics team by proposing relevant analytics procedures and tools executing the analytics and also developing visualization outputs for audits key risk indicators and IA initiatives.

The individuals responsibilities include –

• Understanding audit or project objectives and assisting in preparing the analytics execution plan and timelines.
• Working with Corporate Functions/Business Units/IA teams for gathering requirements for KRI projects.
• Working with IA audit teams to understand the analytics requirements for audit engagements.
• Independently build pilot or prototype determine appropriate visual tool and design the views to meet project objectives.
• Execute AI and Gen AI projects to achieve process efficiencies.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with all key stakeholders of internal audit.
• Taking an active role in developing and driving Internal Audit Data Analytics quality coaching audit team members on analytics tools and knowledge sharing to enhance the value provided to Internal Audit stakeholders.
• Ensuring timely and accurate time tracking.
• Continuously focusing on self-development by attending trainings seminars and acquiring relevant certifications.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Science, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering or Business Management.
• At least 3 years of experience in data analytics and visualization.
• Basic understanding of financial processes (Accounts payable, Payroll, Travel and expenses etc.) would be preferred
• Proficient on data management tools for example, Access/Excel, VBA, ACL, IDEA, SQL, SPSS, R, Python etc.
• Certifications in Visualization tools like Qlik View, Power BI, Tableau etc.
• Team person, keen learner, motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Highest professional standards, integrity and ethical behavior.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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