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Senior, Tech Risk and AI Automation

Ontario, CanadaContractPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

We are seeking a Senior Tech Risk and AI Automation professional to build an AI-first internal audit and risk function. This role will be instrumental in developing and scaling an industry-leading AI assurance program, initially focusing on transforming SOX testing with agentic AI. You will architect AI-driven testing, spearhead the use of AI for internal controls, and partner with cross-functional teams to integrate automated assurance workflows. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in audit or compliance, a passion for technology and automation, and expertise in SOX or security compliance testing within the technology sector. Familiarity with AI tools, SQL, and Python is preferred.

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Position Overview

We're seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior, Tech Risk and AI Automation, to play a pivotal role in building an AI-first internal audit and risk function. This role is the first of its kind and an opportunity for an audit individual with a passion for technology and innovation to drive the future of assurance and risk through AI and automation. You will be at the forefront of our efforts to build and scale an industry-leading AI assurance program. While your initial focus will be on leveraging agentic AI to transform SOX testing, you'll have opportunities to impact cross-functional areas including security, platform regulatory risks and non-financial metrics. If you're eager to join a team that's shaping the future of risk and automation and influencing how mission-driven organizations operate, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do

  • Architect and scale our SOX compliance program by designing, developing, and maintaining AI-driven testing that enhances accuracy, provides real-time insights, and reduces manual overhead.
  • Spearhead the testing of internal controls using agentic AI systems to identify and mitigate potential threats.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, IT, and business teams to integrate our AI automation with internal systems, enabling end-to-end automated assurance workflows.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and champion for the use of AI and automation in risk management.
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence within the Risk Advisory and Assurance team.

    • Who You Might Be

  • An experienced professional with 2 to 4 years of experience in a Big 4 accounting firm, internal audit, and/or compliance function with a demonstrated passion for technology and automation.
  • A subject matter expert with experience supporting SOX and/or security compliance testing in the technology industry, preferably platform companies.
  • A self-motivated, results-oriented technology-first thinker with a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving. You seek "what could be" and are driven to build it.
  • A collaborator with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning, who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Professional certifications such as CISA, CPA, CIA, and/or CISSP preferred
  • Controls testing experience, including tech general controls, application controls, key reports, and integrations
  • Ability to assess complex processes to identify risks and opportunities for automation
  • Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and prompting (i.e., Google AI suite, ChatGPT, specialized AI audit tools, etc)
  • Critical thinker that can focus on solutions and comfortable with ambiguity
  • Familiarity with programming languages (i.e., SQL and Python) preferred, but not required

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