Internal Audit Data Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
About this opportunity
At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.
The Internal Audit Data Analyst has three primary areas of accountability that will assist in advancing and sustaining the use of data analytics within the Internal Audit Services (IAS) team. Design and develop data analytic solutions focused on risk identification, changes in risk, and deficiencies in internal controls. Champion a data driven culture across IAS by working proactively to understand and identify greater opportunities for data analysis within all aspects of audit engagements. Oversee and manage the analytics lifecycle to ensure timely execution and adequacy of techniques used and actions taken. In addition, this role will have limited but specific internal audit accountabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Develop Data Analytics
-
Work with the Audit & Risk Analytics Manager to assess and prioritize data analytics projects.
-
Design, develop, and implement data analysis solutions in Microsoft Fabric working with relevant stakeholders within the team and the broader organization. It is anticipated the Audit & Risk Analytics Manager will design and develop the more complex data analytics, particularly at outset when this role and individual are developing and enhancing their skills and experience.
-
Build and maintain visualizations for the output and insights from data analytics projects.
-
Ensure that all data analytics activities adhere to the development, maintenance, retention, and review requirements outlined in the data analytics life cycle.
- Develop relevant error checks to ensure the data analytic is operating correctly and delivering against its stated objectives.
- Complete and maintain appropriate documentation associated with all data analytics projects developed or changed.
-
Communicate relevant data analytic development information to stakeholders as needed and in a timely manner.
-
Keep up to date with changes in technology, both from an awareness and a technical capability perspective.
Champion a Data Driven Culture
-
Ensure data analytics is top of mind for the IAS team at all stages of audit engagements.
-
Support data analytics related training/brainstorm sessions to the internal audit team.
-
Proactively collaborate with auditors to identify opportunities to increase the use of data analytics in the evaluation of risks and internal controls. This includes investigating and providing recommendations to auditors.
-
Serve as a subject matter expert for internal auditors by aiding with data analytics and offering advice and recommendations.
-
Support the implementation of tools and resources for auditors to independently investigate data with the intent of enhancing team data analytic capabilities through individual data exploration and experimentation.
-
Serve as an integral member of the IAS Data Analytics Committee
-
Establish and maintain relationships with other analytics areas within Meridian to identify datasets, approaches and enhancement opportunities that can be leveraged by internal audit.
-
Support organizational data quality enhancement initiatives, as required.
Oversee and Manage Developed Analytics
-
Ensure all data analytics are properly tracked and assigned an expected frequency of operation and ongoing ownership once completed.
-
Execute, analyze, discuss and report the outcomes of regularly conducted data analytics to the appropriate IAS auditor, IAS leader, and, in certain cases, directly to the client, and maintain appropriate documentation of the analytics
-
Analyze data to identify trends and patterns, interpreting results with clear objectives in mind.
-
Work with the Audit & Risk Analytics Manager and the relevant internal audit teams to annually review analytics for efficacy to identify opportunities for: enhancement; alteration based on changing requirements, or decommissioning.
Internal Audit
-
Run and prepare the initial quarterly Audit and Finance Committee dashboard, interacting with internal audit leadership and the team members, and performing data validation.
-
Establish audit and advisory projects within the Highbond audit software to ensure consistency and support for quarterly reporting.
This role represents an existing vacancy. Internal candidates are being considered as part of our standard process.
Salary Range: CAD $68,800 to $103,200 annually.
Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.
Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office located at 3280 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON.
Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.
What's in it for you?
-
We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success
-
We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients
-
You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders
-
Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
-
This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
Build the Future of Banking with Us
At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst for sustainable growth, community impact, and future-readiness. As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring:
-
Embedding & leveraging technology – Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset
-
Critical Thinking – The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions.
-
Data Driven– Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.
-
Curiosity & Flexibility – Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.
Who we are:
Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.
Find our story here: About Meridian
Experience the Difference!
Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.
Follow us on Twitter at
@MeridianCareers
Connect with us on LinkedIn
#LI-TJ1
#LI-HYBRID
Experience
Required
- 2 - 3 years: • 2 to 3 years of experience working as a data analyst or internal auditor extensively developing and using data analytics. • Financial services industry experience is preferred. • Exposure to audit management software (i.e., Diligent Highbond) is an asset. • Experience developing data solutions using Microsoft Fabric is considered an asset. • Experience developing data pipelines to ingest data from cloud resources via APIs is considered an asset.
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Data Processing or related field
- Bachelors or better in Information Technology M or related field
- Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field
About Meridian Credit Union
The Meridian Experience!
A different employment experience Are you looking for an employer who shares your passion and enthusiasm? Do you want a job where you know you’re making a difference, every day you come to work? Do you want a challenging career with an organization that gives back to the community and whose employees embrace corporate social responsibility?
Consider Meridian as a way you can grow your career with us. Where you’ll be involved in local decision making, work hands-on in finding solutions for our Members, where everyone works together to achieve our personal and financial goals.
We’ll provide an inspirational environment that’s open and collaborative that empowers you to reach your professional goals and excel in the work of fulfilling our vision.
You’ll have an opportunity to develop strong, enduring and independent working relationships where long-term partnerships with our Members is a reality. We are committed to creating a highly engaged workforce; we believe it’s critical to our success.
As a company that puts people first. Meridian has always paid close attention to the rising cost of living and factored this into employee wages, which is why we are incredibly proud to be Ontario’s largest certified living wage employer. We pay all our employees, regardless of role, a living wage as calculated by the Ontario Living Wage Network. We believe that fair compensation for our employees translates to improved financial and overall well-being.
Internal Audit Data Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
About this opportunity
At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.
The Internal Audit Data Analyst has three primary areas of accountability that will assist in advancing and sustaining the use of data analytics within the Internal Audit Services (IAS) team. Design and develop data analytic solutions focused on risk identification, changes in risk, and deficiencies in internal controls. Champion a data driven culture across IAS by working proactively to understand and identify greater opportunities for data analysis within all aspects of audit engagements. Oversee and manage the analytics lifecycle to ensure timely execution and adequacy of techniques used and actions taken. In addition, this role will have limited but specific internal audit accountabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Develop Data Analytics
-
Work with the Audit & Risk Analytics Manager to assess and prioritize data analytics projects.
-
Design, develop, and implement data analysis solutions in Microsoft Fabric working with relevant stakeholders within the team and the broader organization. It is anticipated the Audit & Risk Analytics Manager will design and develop the more complex data analytics, particularly at outset when this role and individual are developing and enhancing their skills and experience.
-
Build and maintain visualizations for the output and insights from data analytics projects.
-
Ensure that all data analytics activities adhere to the development, maintenance, retention, and review requirements outlined in the data analytics life cycle.
- Develop relevant error checks to ensure the data analytic is operating correctly and delivering against its stated objectives.
- Complete and maintain appropriate documentation associated with all data analytics projects developed or changed.
-
Communicate relevant data analytic development information to stakeholders as needed and in a timely manner.
-
Keep up to date with changes in technology, both from an awareness and a technical capability perspective.
Champion a Data Driven Culture
-
Ensure data analytics is top of mind for the IAS team at all stages of audit engagements.
-
Support data analytics related training/brainstorm sessions to the internal audit team.
-
Proactively collaborate with auditors to identify opportunities to increase the use of data analytics in the evaluation of risks and internal controls. This includes investigating and providing recommendations to auditors.
-
Serve as a subject matter expert for internal auditors by aiding with data analytics and offering advice and recommendations.
-
Support the implementation of tools and resources for auditors to independently investigate data with the intent of enhancing team data analytic capabilities through individual data exploration and experimentation.
-
Serve as an integral member of the IAS Data Analytics Committee
-
Establish and maintain relationships with other analytics areas within Meridian to identify datasets, approaches and enhancement opportunities that can be leveraged by internal audit.
-
Support organizational data quality enhancement initiatives, as required.
Oversee and Manage Developed Analytics
-
Ensure all data analytics are properly tracked and assigned an expected frequency of operation and ongoing ownership once completed.
-
Execute, analyze, discuss and report the outcomes of regularly conducted data analytics to the appropriate IAS auditor, IAS leader, and, in certain cases, directly to the client, and maintain appropriate documentation of the analytics
-
Analyze data to identify trends and patterns, interpreting results with clear objectives in mind.
-
Work with the Audit & Risk Analytics Manager and the relevant internal audit teams to annually review analytics for efficacy to identify opportunities for: enhancement; alteration based on changing requirements, or decommissioning.
Internal Audit
-
Run and prepare the initial quarterly Audit and Finance Committee dashboard, interacting with internal audit leadership and the team members, and performing data validation.
-
Establish audit and advisory projects within the Highbond audit software to ensure consistency and support for quarterly reporting.
This role represents an existing vacancy. Internal candidates are being considered as part of our standard process.
Salary Range: CAD $68,800 to $103,200 annually.
Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.
Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office located at 3280 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON.
Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.
What's in it for you?
-
We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success
-
We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients
-
You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders
-
Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
-
This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
Build the Future of Banking with Us
At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst for sustainable growth, community impact, and future-readiness. As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring:
-
Embedding & leveraging technology – Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset
-
Critical Thinking – The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions.
-
Data Driven– Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.
-
Curiosity & Flexibility – Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.
Who we are:
Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.
Find our story here: About Meridian
Experience the Difference!
Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.
Follow us on Twitter at
@MeridianCareers
Connect with us on LinkedIn
#LI-TJ1
#LI-HYBRID
Experience
Required
- 2 - 3 years: • 2 to 3 years of experience working as a data analyst or internal auditor extensively developing and using data analytics. • Financial services industry experience is preferred. • Exposure to audit management software (i.e., Diligent Highbond) is an asset. • Experience developing data solutions using Microsoft Fabric is considered an asset. • Experience developing data pipelines to ingest data from cloud resources via APIs is considered an asset.
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Data Processing or related field
- Bachelors or better in Information Technology M or related field
- Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field
About Meridian Credit Union
The Meridian Experience!
A different employment experience Are you looking for an employer who shares your passion and enthusiasm? Do you want a job where you know you’re making a difference, every day you come to work? Do you want a challenging career with an organization that gives back to the community and whose employees embrace corporate social responsibility?
Consider Meridian as a way you can grow your career with us. Where you’ll be involved in local decision making, work hands-on in finding solutions for our Members, where everyone works together to achieve our personal and financial goals.
We’ll provide an inspirational environment that’s open and collaborative that empowers you to reach your professional goals and excel in the work of fulfilling our vision.
You’ll have an opportunity to develop strong, enduring and independent working relationships where long-term partnerships with our Members is a reality. We are committed to creating a highly engaged workforce; we believe it’s critical to our success.
As a company that puts people first. Meridian has always paid close attention to the rising cost of living and factored this into employee wages, which is why we are incredibly proud to be Ontario’s largest certified living wage employer. We pay all our employees, regardless of role, a living wage as calculated by the Ontario Living Wage Network. We believe that fair compensation for our employees translates to improved financial and overall well-being.