Senior Business Analyst

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)
Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required.
Duration: 6-month contract to start

About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about using data to drive better decision-making and strengthen organizational controls? We are recruiting for an experienced Audit Analytics professional to join a large public sector organization where you'll play a key role in advancing data-driven internal audit practices and delivering meaningful business insights.

In this role, you'll partner with audit and business leaders to develop scalable analytics, improve risk identification, and enhance audit effectiveness through automation, AI, and advanced data analysis. You'll work alongside collaborative professionals who are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and strengthening organizational governance.

What’s In It for You
• Gain exposure to enterprise-wide audit, risk, and compliance initiatives within a large, complex organization.
• Collaborate with experienced audit, data, and business professionals on high-impact projects.
• Contribute to the advancement of analytics, automation, and AI within a modern internal audit function.
• Build scalable analytical solutions that improve operational efficiency and strengthen organizational controls.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll design and execute data analytics that support audit planning, testing, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• You'll apply automation, AI, and advanced analytics techniques to enhance audit processes and identify risks and control gaps.
• You'll analyze large and complex datasets to uncover trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improved governance.
• You'll create compelling dashboards and visualizations using Power BI to communicate findings to technical and business stakeholders.
• You'll review source data for quality and completeness while collaborating with stakeholders to resolve data issues.
• You'll develop reusable analytical models and document methodologies, assumptions, and data sources to support transparency and auditability.

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, audit analytics, data analytics, risk management, or a related field.
• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency with SQL and Python for querying, validating, manipulating, and analyzing large datasets.
• Hands-on experience preparing analyses, reports, and dashboards using Power BI, Databricks, and the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with SAS is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, anomalies, and control gaps, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, governance, risk management, and control frameworks. Relevant audit designations or ongoing professional development are considered strong assets.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.