Advisory Data Analytics Experienced Associate

Job Description

The Risk Analytics Advisory is responsible for delivering all phases of analytics projects and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. The Risk Analytic team works with internal audit, enterprise risk, and compliance teams to develop innovative approaches and data analytics solutions. The Risk Analytics Experienced Associate will support the Risk Analytics team on strategic and tactical data and analytic efforts. This position involves quantitative analysis of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data using various programming techniques. The responsibilities would range from initial data scoping and ETL in the audit-planning phase through developing analytics to support strategic efforts and audit fieldwork. The type of analysis varies by project, but common types of analysis are fraud detection, historical modeling, outlier analysis, and data visualizations. The Risk Analytics Experienced Associate works closely with senior associates or managers and plays a key role in client management and practice development.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Develop work plans identifying relevant data sets, querying and analyzing data, interacting with clients, and implementing analytics using advanced analytics techniques.
• Work independently and with a team to solve problems involving complex and large data sets.
• Write SQL and Python applications and scripts.
• Create and explain complex analytic findings and techniques using both written and verbal reports.
• Design analytics in alignment with an audit plan and related data.
• Drive analytic activities that involve the identification of key risk indicators and outliers from an audit, risk, and compliance perspective.
• Execution on client engagement - Ensure quality delivery as per client requirements.
• Determine that the work delivered is of high quality through a self-review process for complete and accurate documentation of testing results and review others' documentation according to regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality and risk management procedures of the firm.
• Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate on a timely basis.
• Identify and internally escalate potential red flags related to the engagement on a timely basis.
• Create, manage, and utilize high performance relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server).
• Other duties as assigned.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Accounting and / or Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or Related Field of Study is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of related work experience.
• Programming language experience - SQL, R or Python.
• Data visualization expertise - Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Understanding of audit concepts and processes.
• Ability to design analytics in alignment with an audit plan and related data.
• Ability to drive analytic activities that involve the identification of key indicators and outliers from an audit, risk and compliance perspective.
• Microsoft Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.
• Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

The base salary range for this position in Minnesota only is between $72,000 and $108,000.

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About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services - and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here's what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

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