Senior Automation Analyst

What you will do

As a Senior Automation Analyst you will play a key role in designing and implementing automated control systems to streamline processes to enhance operational efficiency and improving process quality. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Your starting point will be to, together with your colleagues at VFS and in the broad cross-functional network at the Volvo Group, take responsibilities in the following areas: 

• Work with analytics practitioners around VFS to develop and share best practices in areas of robotic process automation, scripting, and leveraging data lake technology to automate manual processes.
• Develop and deploy automation solutions to streamline internal control processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Create systems that identify, track, and escalate process exceptions, enabling efficient management by exception and minimizing manual intervention.
• Analyze existing workflows within internal controls to identify opportunities for automation, reducing operational inefficiencies and control gaps.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design robust automated control frameworks aligned with risk management strategies and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage technologies such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation), AI, and data analytics to enhance the accuracy and scalability of internal controls.
• Conduct rigorous testing of automated controls to ensure reliability, accuracy, and adherence to predefined standards.
• Oversee the performance and functionality of automated internal control systems, troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements as needed.
• Work closely with IT, finance, risk, and compliance teams to align automation initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Create comprehensive documentation for automated processes and provide training to internal control staff on new systems and tools.
• Provide automated control data and insights to support internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial standards.
• Identify emerging automation technologies and trends to enhance the internal control environment and drive process innovation.
• Automate the data collection process for the control self-assessment questionnaires process including Internal Control Framework Questionnaires, VICS, and Fraud Self-Assessment
• Provide analytical solutions and dashboard reports for the data collected from the self-assessment questionnaires to improve the visibility and risk alert for senior management and key stakeholders in the Regions and in the Local Markets 
• Optimize the Operational Control deficiency lifecycle management process with latest technology solution to improve the current Deficiency Database, Tracking, Recording, Reporting and Dashboard analysis
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of the finance department, Chief Credit Officer, Communications VP, etc.

Your Future Team

You will report directly to the VP, Business Risk Assurance & Advisory. In VFS, we demonstrate a clear vision to continue Transforming Together, a global mindset and a proven track record of successfully developing people, teams, culture, and leadership. 

In many of our markets, VFS has won the Great Place To Work award, where Great Work is done. By interacting with each other as an on-site business, we build relationships, which allow us to work together more efficiently and form stronger bonds with our colleagues and customers. This position is located in Greensboro, North Carolina or Gothenburg, Sweden.
 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, we believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference at VFS. If you, besides your genuine interest in working with people in Transforming Together, also have a positive, service-oriented, and collaborative mindset, and take a proactive approach to handling all responsibilities, idea generation, and recommendations for productivity and efficiency - then we would welcome you to apply for this role.  

We believe the successful candidate has a strong technical expertise in automation tools and data analytics, combined with a deep understanding of financial systems and regulatory requirements. They are analytical problem-solvers with excellent attention to detail, capable of designing efficient automated controls. With exceptional communication and collaboration skills, they can engage cross-functional teams, adapt to dynamic environments, and deliver measurable results that drive continuous improvement in internal control processes.

Qualifications likely required to be successful in this role include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in automation, internal controls, or financial systems are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, process optimization, or a similar role, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Experience using AI and Machine Learning technology in financial services applications is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik Sense.
• Ability to understand the business process and design process flow diagrams.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as RPA (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism), and scripting languages (e.g., Python, VBA, SQL).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, APIs, and system integration
• Understanding of internal controls and governance frameworks (e.g., COSO, SOX compliance).
• Knowledge of financial systems, ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and their control environments.
• Expert level experience using SQL to extract and transform large and complex datasets into more easily consumable formats.
• Experience collaborating with business partners, and IT department to provide a strong oversight to support and maintain scripts in production ensuring high resilience and availability.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals with minimum supervision.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English; additional languages a plus.
 

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business, and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, Volvo Financial Services is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.