AI & Technology Risk Auditor - Lead Consultant

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team Internal Audit provides independent assurance and advisory services that help Allstate manage risk, strengthen controls, and improve business performance. As emerging technologies transform the organization, Internal Audit plays a critical role in evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control frameworks across technology, data, and AI-enabled solutions. The Lead AI & Technology Risk Auditor is a senior audit professional responsible for leading complex technology and business audits across high-risk and emerging technology domains, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), advanced analytics platforms, and cloud-native technologies. This role serves as both an audit leader and subject matter expert, designing and executing audit strategies that evaluate the effectiveness of technology controls, AI governance practices, model risk management, automation frameworks, and data-driven decision-making systems. The Lead AI & Technology Risk Auditor provides independent assurance over AI-enabled solutions while helping the audit function evolve through the adoption of AI-assisted auditing techniques, data analytics, automation, and innovative audit methodologies. Working closely with business leaders, technology partners, risk functions, and audit teams, this individual influences audit strategy, mentors auditors, and helps ensure that Allstate's adoption of AI technologies remains secure, compliant, ethical, and appropriately governed. 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 #LI-TR3 #LI-Hybrid Skills Data Analytics, Risk Management, Software Development, Technology Risk Shape the Future of Insurance with Cutting-Edge Tech and a People-First Culture Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence, a hub for innovation and engineering excellence. We’re recent winners of Best Place to Work in IT (100+ employees) and Best Use of Cloud Services at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards, and we’ve been recognised for our community and sustainability impact with Platinum in the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey. We’re a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We also invest in you. At Allstate NI, your career growth matters. You’ll have access to our Continuous Learning Hub, designed to support skills development and professional advancement through tailored learning paths, certifications, and mentoring opportunities. Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or exploring leadership roles, we provide the tools and support to help you thrive. What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary, our reward package includes: Corporate bonus scheme Pension scheme Annual performance-related pay reviews Life assurance and income protection Flexible working options Hybrid working Private medical and dental insurance Access to an employee assistance programme Discounted gym membership Two paid volunteering days each year Cycle to work scheme Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.