This role supports the development and execution of strategic initiatives for the AI Assurance Market Offering and includes the collaboration and coordination with the Digital Controls, AI and Automation Market Offering to drive development, scale and optimization of the Assurance practice's AI service delivery capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strategy and operations expertise, as well as AI expertise and demonstrable experience and understanding of governance, controls and assurance. A foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, including related standards and regulations would be preferred. A strong knowledge of ecosystems, alliances and AI tools would be preferred.

Work you'll do

As an AI Governance & Assurance Strategy Manager on the Audit & Assurance team, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the coordination and execution of AI Assurance strategic initiatives
• Work directly with the Digital Controls, AI and Automation team to align on strategic initiatives and synchronize go-to-market activity
• Lead client pursuits and engagement delivery relating to AI Governance & Assurance
• Lead the exploration and development of AI Assurance tools and assets, including internally developed solutions, as well as third party tools and alliances
• Collaborate closely across the MDM, including with the AI SGM, AI Institute and Consulting, to ensure Assurance is well integrated and represented on broader firm-wide AI initiatives
• Deliver AI SME training (for clients and internally) to drive education and awareness of AI Governance & Assurance
• Directly align with enabling areas (e.g. PPN, Regulatory, Marketing & Comms, Sales Excellence) to ensure the AI Assurance offering is well entrenched into growth and industry-facing activities across the A&A practice
• Lead market research activities to ensure awareness and understanding of key AI-related industry trends and opportunities
• Support in the development and ongoing management of AI Governance & Assurance content and collateral, including for instance delivery templates, methodologies, marketing and eminence

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services are focused on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together the diverse skills and industry experience of our people, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, along with assurance reports and valuable advice and insights across the corporate reporting landscape. Learn more about Deloitte Audit & Assurance.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional education or training in information technology, computer science, data protection, information security, engineering, or a comparable field
• 5+ years of full-time experience in governance and controls, information technology or data protection
• 1+ year of experience related to artificial intelligence systems
• Training in artificial intelligence management system audits and audit management
• Experience conducting management system audits, risk assessment reviews, implementation assessments, and audit reporting for initial certification, recertification, and surveillance audits
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

• Experience auditing management systems aligned to ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001, or ISO 9001
• Experience leading audit teams across initial certification, surveillance, or re-certification audits
• Experience reviewing audit reports and supporting certification recommendations
• Experience assessing artificial intelligence governance, risk management, controls, or implementation practices
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, or a comparable audit credential

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $161,925 to $269,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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