Financial Data Analyst (AVP-I/AVP) at Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) Islamabad 2026

About the Job

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), a AAA-rated specialized financial institution with over 500 branches nationwide, is seeking an experienced Financial Data Analyst (AVP-I/AVP) to support its Management Audit function. This role uses technology-enabled analytics, financial modeling, and data-driven audit methodologies to identify trends, exceptions, and control weaknesses across ZTBL's banking operations.

Job Details

• Organization: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL)
• Position: Financial Data Analyst
• Grade: AVP-I / AVP
• No. of Positions: 01
• Location: Islamabad (Head Office)
• Maximum Age Limit: 45 years as on closing date
• Salary: Market Competitive
• Last Date to Apply: June 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technology-enabled financial, business, and operational audit reviews to support Management Audit assignments
• Analyze financial data, business performance data, operational transactions, and system-generated reports to identify trends, exceptions, variances, anomalies, and control weaknesses
• Use modern audit techniques, data analytics, Excel, dashboards, and reporting tools to support audit planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting
• Develop financial analyses, analytical models, exception reports, and audit testing templates for financial and operational areas
• Prepare financial reports, summaries, dashboards, visual presentations, and analytical briefs for departmental leadership and audit teams
• Evaluate costs, expenditures, budget utilization, allocations, reconciliations, recoveries, income, expenses, and finance-related areas from an audit and control perspective
• Perform data-based testing of financial transactions, reconciliations, approvals, adjustments, unusual entries, and high-risk activities
• Review internal processes, financial controls, reporting mechanisms, and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and weaknesses
• Support audit teams in evidence-based audit observations, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, financial impact assessment, and practical recommendations
• Assist in developing audit dashboards, exception monitoring reports, trend analysis reports, and management information for continuous audit and risk-based review

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• Minimum Bachelor's degree from HEC recognized Institute/University (National/International)

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Bank/Financial Institutions
• Preference for candidates with experience in internal audit and internal controls
• Strong proficiency in data analytics, Excel, dashboards, and reporting tools

General Eligibility

• Maximum age limit: 45 years as on closing date
• ZTBL is an equal opportunity employer — females and PWDs are encouraged to apply
• Applicants dismissed/removed/terminated on disciplinary grounds are not eligible
• No TA/DA will be admissible for interviews

How to Apply

• Apply online at: https://www.ztbl.com.pk/jobs
• Last Date: June 28, 2026
• For queries: Head (Recruitment & Selection), ZTBL Head Office, Islamabad | 051-9252724

Expert Tips

• Data analytics applied to audit is a rare and highly valued skill. Most bank auditors rely on sampling; ZTBL is seeking someone who can use Excel, dashboards, or BI tools to run full-population analysis. Explicitly mention the tools you have used (Excel pivot tables, Power BI, Python, SQL, ACL/IDEA) and the specific audit tasks they supported.
• Exception reporting and anomaly detection should be highlighted with examples. The role centers on identifying trends, variances, and unusual entries in banking data. Describe a specific instance where your data analysis uncovered a control weakness or financial irregularity — this kind of evidence-based example is far more compelling than a list of skills.
• Financial reconciliation experience in a banking context is essential. ZTBL's audit function reviews income, expenses, budget utilization, and reconciliations. Candidates who have worked in financial reporting, management accounting, or treasury analytics alongside their audit experience will be shortlisted ahead of pure auditors.
• Apply by June 28, 2026 — only online submissions are accepted. ZTBL does not accept physical applications. Ensure your online profile is complete with all experience details and educational documents before the deadline.