AI & Technology Risk Auditor - Lead Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead complex technology, cyber, data, and AI-focused audits from planning through reporting, ensuring delivery of high-quality audit outcomes within agreed timelines.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit programs that assess governance, risk management, and control effectiveness across technology platforms, cloud environments, AI systems, and data solutions.
• Evaluate controls supporting the design, development, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing governance of AI and machine learning solutions.
• Assess generative AI and large language model (LLM) implementations, including model governance, prompt engineering controls, output validation processes, data privacy protections, and third-party AI service provider oversight.
• Apply data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted audit techniques to improve audit effectiveness, perform full-population testing, identify anomalies, and uncover emerging risks.
• Conduct walkthroughs, control assessments, testing procedures, and root cause analysis for complex technology and business processes.
• Communicate audit observations and recommendations through sprint reviews, stakeholder discussions, and formal audit reports.
• Partner with technology and business leaders to understand strategic initiatives, emerging risks, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to audit team members in areas including technology risk, AI governance, data analytics, control evaluation, and strategic thinking.
• Contribute to Internal Audit transformation initiatives through the development of innovative audit methodologies, AI-enabled audit practices, continuous monitoring capabilities, and automation solutions.
• Maintain awareness of emerging AI regulations, industry standards, and technology trends, incorporating them into audit planning and execution.

Essential Skills

• All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, or Technology Control functions within a regulated or large enterprise environment.
• A minimum of 1 year of professional experience auditing, implementing, assessing, governing, or supporting AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Advanced Analytics solutions.
• Practical experience with at least one analytical or technical tool such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SAS, or equivalent.
• Proven experience presenting audit findings, risk assessments, or technology control recommendations to senior management and business stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Professional certification including CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, CA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent.
• AI-related certifications such as:
• ISACA AI Fundamentals
• ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA)
• AWS AI Certifications
• Microsoft Azure AI Certifications
• Data Science or Machine Learning certifications
• Experience auditing cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience building or leveraging automated audit testing, continuous monitoring, predictive risk scoring, or audit automation solutions.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, model risk, and regulatory compliance requirements impacting AI systems.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technology trends and the future application of AI within Internal Audit.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role does not have direct people management responsibilities but is expected to provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to audit team members and project participants.

Posting date: Monday 5th October 11:59pm

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• HSAs and FSAs
• Wellbeing programs
• Free therapy sessions
• 401(k) plan
• Pension plan
• Free financial counseling
• Paid time off
• Work flexibility
• Talent shares
• Tuition reimbursement
• Learning opportunities
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