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. 

• Minimum 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. 

• Minimum 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: Friday 25th July 2026 [11.59pm]