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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

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The Junior Data Risk & Data Testing Analyst supports the execution of data quality, data testing, and conformance assessments across assigned enterprise data domains. This role assists in evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data used in internal and regulatory reporting. The analyst applies foundational software development skills and data analysis techniques to identify data issues, document results, and support remediation efforts under the guidance of senior team members and the Data Assessment Director.
This position is well suited for candidates with an early career background in software development, data analysis, or analytics, with exposure to Python, SAS, SQL, and/or object oriented programming, and an interest in data quality and risk management in a regulated environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as needed. Specific responsibilities may evolve over time.

• Support the execution of data risk and data quality assessments under established methodologies and guidance.
• Develop, execute, and maintain data testing scripts and procedures for assigned datasets and regulatory or management reports.
• Analyze data from source systems and downstream reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to defined business rules.
• Apply software development and analytical skills (e.g., Python, SAS, SQL, or object‑oriented programming) to query, validate, and test large data sets.
• Assist in developing end to end testing framework. Experience in Co-Pilot and Lovable preferred to build test platform prototypes
• Document test results, data exceptions, and validation outcomes in standardized templates and repositories.
• Communicate identified data issues to senior analysts, data stewards, or business partners with clear supporting evidence.
• Utilize data tools and platforms to perform testing, reconciliation, and analysis in accordance with defined procedures.
• Support updates to data quality reports, metrics, and dashboards.
• Assist with research and interpretation of internal data standards and applicable regulatory or reporting guidance.
• Participate in team reviews, walkthroughs, and knowledge‑sharing sessions to strengthen data testing practices.
• Follow established controls, documentation standards, and quality assurance practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent education and related training.
• Three to five years of banking experience with an emphasis on second line of defense efforts.
• Basic knowledge of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow information.
• Ability to understand business rules and data lineage, work with varying data formats, and develop metrics to monitor data quality.
• Previous experience in credit decisioning, managing credit risks, or portfolio management.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to lead and direct team members in completion of complex projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations affecting data quality and governance.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or early‑career experience in data quality, data engineering, analytics, audit, risk, or financial services technology.
• Familiarity with data concepts such as ETL processes, data flows, controls, and downstream reporting.
• Exposure to data tools or platforms such as SAS, SQL databases, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
• Experience in Co-Pilot and Lovable preferred to build test platform prototypes
• Basic understanding of regulatory or management reporting in a financial or regulated environment.
• Interest in developing a career in data risk, data governance, or data quality management.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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