data analyst.

 Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential.

Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website:  www.randstad.com

BR&AF

The business risk and audit function (BR&AF) provides assurance and recommendations to the Executive Board and the Audit Committee on Randstad Group’s (risk) management, control and governance practices. Therefore the department facilitates in setting governance standards. It provides advice on internal control improvements, it conducts audits, special investigations and assignments worldwide on request of the Executive Board and Audit Committee. BR&AF’s responsibility includes the quarterly reporting based on: the risk and internal control self assessments, audit results, discussions on internal control weaknesses and analysis of the key risks reported throughout the company's management structure. This also substantiates the Group’s in-control statements.

The global function consists of team members operating through hubs spread over 4 continents. The team is organized in a matrix consisting of control & audit focus teams on business and functional areas (e.g. digital, talent, client, back office & shared service centers and fraud & forensics) and partners that are the linking pin to operating units (business risk & audit partners) with a global view. A support group is set up for professional practice, learning & development, quality improvement & methods, analytics and PMO.

Representatives of the different groups (Focus teams, BR&A Partners and support group) form the BR&AF core management team that reports to the Managing Director BR&AF.

how you will contribute

You are part of the Business Risk & Audit Function (BR&AF) that covers all business operations related to Clients, Talents and our (shared) Back-, Mid- and Front offices, as well as our Accounting & Reporting and other specialist functions like HR. With your data analytics experience you enhance BR&AF's delivery to management bringing insight on Randstad's in-control situation.

As data analyst, you are going to:

• support building and rolling out the BR&AF analytics roadmap.
• perform technical data analytics, including data visualization, data reports, data cleansing scripts, and data validation as part audits, risk management, internal controls support and combined assurance projects and activities.
• assist in taking the audit projects in Randstad to the next level through researching and evaluating new analytics concepts and technologies (e.g. generative AI/machine learning) in support of BR&F practices.
• collaborate as an integrated part of audits teams in the definition and execution of analytics.
• support non analytics professionals within the function growing their capabilities enabling them to leverage analytics more effectively.
• travel;  traveling is estimated to be about 20% to 30% of the job.

what you will be doing

• contribute to the data analytics roadmap
• support the build out the control structure to ensure sustainable analytics technology including data retention and clean up logic.
• participate in risk assessments, periodic sampling, and data-driven root cause analysis.
• perform data analysis procedures, including data profiling, data mining, trend analysis, and predictive modeling. Apply statistical techniques and visualization tools to analyze large volumes of data and identify patterns, anomalies, and potential audit risks.
• perform data collection, clean, analyze and report processes from various internal and external applications and databases, as well as other data sources when necessary.
• interpret the results of data analysis and provide meaningful insights to audit teams and BR&AF management.
• review and validate data analytics work performed by, audit, teams.
• identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• act as a resource for colleges with less expertise.

who will you work with

• Business risk & audit partners
• Partners/communities within applications operations and data management both at randstad global as well as in our operating companies
• External co-source partners
• IT security, data protection, information security and business continuity communities within the Randstad organization.
• BR&AF stakeholders/clients within the business including local MT's, process and control owners

what you will bring

You bring a hands-on and in depth understanding of data science and analytics concepts and structures combined with a drive to develop and roll out impactful analytics. With your drive for results you are able to balance short term delivery needs with mid term needs for standardization and sustainability of solutions. You understand the people, process, and technology dilemma's that go into building out analytics and are able to translate this into practical business cases both within the risk & audit function as well as over other functions.

You:

• have minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience
• have minimum master degree in business information management, computer science, or Mathematics and related accreditation (e.g. CAP/CDMP/CISA/CISSP)
• have level BEC B1/B2 or higher Business English

• have a strong independent mindset

• have a strong independent mindset
• are experienced in making technical subject matter understandable for non technical professionals
• are an innovative thinker that challenges the status quo
• have an agile and flexible working style and passion for on the job coaching and development

• define a pragmatic, realistic yet ambitious vision on analytics
• deliver on the roll out of analytics through the 3 pillars of people, process and technology.
• integrate technological developments into practices (e.g. generative AI)
• effectively connect and take people with different backgrounds allowing non analytics experts to take ownership of initiatives and results.
• are willing to travel;  traveling is estimated to be about 20% to 30% of the job.

your competencies

Within Randstad we defined the following Leadership competencies:

• delighting people: connect people (client, talent, employee, society), building strong client relationships and delivering client-centric solutions.
• performing today: resourcefulness securing and developing resources effectively and efficiently.
• leading change: manages ambiguity operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• securing the future: drives vision and purpose painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others into action.
• creating clarity - showing line of sight: making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems and provides direction, is delegating and removing obstacles to get work done
• courage to challenge: shows courage and confidence to speak up skillfully, challenging others even when they are confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances
• collaborates, reaches out, you excel in organizational sensitivity: maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

what’s in it for you

We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our employment conditions reflect this and are in accordance with the applicable (local) Randstad employment policies and related personnel guide.

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.

If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our recruitment business partner: becky.suckling@randstadsourceright.co.uk

The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment and a job offer conversation take place.

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Note: If there are several candidates of equal suitability for a vacancy within the Global Business Risk & Audit Function, and (personal) impact due to the new BR&AF structure on the local function performed today is not or cannot be ruled out (entirely), priority will be given to the employee currently working in a local quality/compliance/risk and audit position.

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