AI Analyst Internal Auditor

Our client, a well-established financial services organisation, is looking for an experienced AI Analytics Internal Auditor to join their Internal Audit Function. You will design, build and support AI models and data analytics solutions that strengthen audit quality, risk analysis and decision-making across the business.
This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of data, AI and risk, working closely with audit teams and stakeholders at every level to embed analytics into the heart of the audit approach.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build and support the adoption of AI models to enhance audit processes, risk analysis and decision-making
• Execute data analytics procedures within integrated audits, and lead standalone analytics reviews and projects
• Identify risks and design analytics that address control gaps and inefficiencies
• Develop and maintain data models, dashboards and reports that surface audit findings and efficiency opportunities
• Assist in planning and preparing audit engagements, including scope and timelines
• Oversee analytics projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to audit teams, and mentor junior team members
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Document analytics methodologies, data sources and ETL processes
• Contribute to analytics and modelling business development and go-to-market activities
• Keep up to date with industry trends and bring innovative solutions to the audit process

• Degree in Commerce, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Informatics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years' work experience, including at least 3 years as a data analyst or business data analyst and at least 1 year as an AI Builder
• Strong experience with data analytics tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, DAX, IDEA, R and/or Python
• Experience in data analysis, data warehousing, ETL, data visualisation and reporting (Power BI, Tableau or Looker)
• Scripting skills and experience in developing, testing and implementing analytics solutions
• Sound risk and control knowledge, with experience applying AI and analytics in an audit environment an advantage
• Reinsurance knowledge an advantage, and underwriting knowledge a significant advantage
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present findings in non-technical language
• A client-centric mindset, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in an ambiguous environment with multiple role players

Desired Skills:

• AI Builer
• Data Analyst
• SQL
• Power BI