This week, our guest is Christopher Jessup, Manager Audit Analytics at CSX. In this episode, Chris defines what makes a proficient data analyst, strategies for identifying the ideal candidate within your team, and the essential steps to elevate your internal audit department to the next level.

 

Resources: David Hill Article - Is the term "Data Analytics" causing an issue?

 

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Timecodes:

6:07 - Payroll Fraud Use Case

8:45 - What Makes for a Great Data Analyst Candidate

16:37 - Promoting Data Analyst From Within Your Team

21:50 - Building Your Data Analytics Resources

25:23 - Upskilling Your Audit Department

28:20 - Final Thoughts

 

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