David Franchi
Antioch,IL
Summary
Results-driven internal audit professional with extensive expertise in data analytics and process automation. Demonstrated success in enhancing data analytics utilization and driving AI adoption, leading to significant improvements in team capabilities. Proven track record of increasing operational efficiency through innovative solutions and strategic insights.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Innovation Manager
U.S. Bank
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
07.2024 - Current
- Drove increased adoption and sophistication of data analytics across assurance engagements, achieving a 17% year-over-year increase in analytics usage
- Developed custom reporting solutions to support annual audit planning, ongoing budget tracking, and leadership decision-making
- Built a custom staffing optimization tool to improve resource allocation, planning efficiency, and team capacity management
- Conducted targeted small‑group trainings on data analytics, automation, and AI tools, increasing team capability and practical usage
- Championed the adoption of new technologies, including automation and AI, identifying opportunities to modernize audit processes and improve efficiency
Manager/Sr. Manager Internal Audit Data Science
Discover Financial Services
Riverwoods, IL
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Led a team of data scientists focused on: dashboard products, automation, technology support, business as usual reporting, and application development
- Handled complex/sensitive data analysis requests including developing internal audit key performance indicators, employee utilization, and regulatory responses/reporting
- Directed the department's data literacy program, creating training materials on technology and data analytics usage
- Led the dynamic planning, audit plan management, and risk assessment processes
Lead Data Scientist
Discover Financial Services
Riverwoods, IL
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Served at the Internal Audit Department's product owner for dashboard products and Operational, Audit Committee and Regulatory Reporting
- Developed a full suite of resource planning Tableau dashboards to replace existing third-party resource management software
- Standardized queries used for Audit Committee reporting, recommended
enhancements to Audit Committee deck visualizations, and provided data driven insights to existing and emerging risks - Mentored team members in internal audit data literacy program, improving overall team data proficiency.
Senior Auditor/Data Champion
Discover Financial Services
Riverwoods, IL
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Served as a staff auditor on Risk Management and Business Technology audits.
- Completed assigned audits/audit tasks using department tools, standards and guidelines within established timetables and produced high quality results
- Served as a data analytics resource for integrated audits, including compliance testing
- Created a suite of self-service Tableau dashboards to bring governance, risk and compliance data to the operational audit teams for audit planning risk assessment and scope determination
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, IL12-2012
Skills
- Innovation strategy
- Data science
- Data analytics
- Dashboard development
- Process automation
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Structured Query Language
- Resource planning
- Compliance framework
- Training facilitation
Timeline
Innovation Manager
U.S. Bank
07.2024 - Current
Manager/Sr. Manager Internal Audit Data Science
Discover Financial Services
06.2021 - 06.2024
Lead Data Scientist
Discover Financial Services
07.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Auditor/Data Champion
Discover Financial Services
09.2016 - 07.2018
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management