Internal Audit Digital Solutions Lead

Axelon

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$100 Per Hour
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auditing, Automation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Change Management, Channel Strategies, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Sets, Documentation Standards, Ecosystems, Establish Priorities, Financial Compliance, Financial Services, Information Technology & Information Systems, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Internal Audit, Leadership, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Performance Metrics, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Management, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Use Cases
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid, Tuesday thru Thursday in Office)
Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement the digital solutions operating model, including audit technology platforms, advanced data analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, and continuous auditing and control monitoring.
  • Establish governance, intake, prioritization, and performance metrics.
  • Drive integration across platforms, data sources, and workflows supporting audit execution and risk intelligence, including AuditBoard and Databricks.
  • Operationalize a tiered delivery model balancing self-service and centralized expertise.
  • Ensure all digital solutions align with IIA Standards and QAIP requirements.
  • Identify and deploy high-value advanced analytics and AI use cases, such as anomaly detection and automated control testing.
  • Build continuous auditing and control monitoring capabilities and risk sensing dashboards.
  • Design reusable, governed “gold datasets” and automate data ingestion, validation, and reporting workflows.
  • Implement analytics and AI-powered solutions quality controls, versioning, and documentation standards.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to IPP and CAD leadership, translating complex technology concepts into actionable plans.
  • Drive adoption of digital solutions across audit teams in partnership with the head of IPP and the PMO and Change Management Lead.

Requirements:

  • 10 years of progressive experience in building or scaling an internal audit analytics and/or digital solutions function with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior advisory capacity.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing digitization strategies for internal audit, risk management, or compliance functions within financial services or similar industries.
  • Deep familiarity with enterprise audit management platforms and modern analytics/data platforms.
  • Experience managing audit technologies as an integrated product ecosystem and deploying automation or AI use cases in regulated environments.
  • Proven ability to operate as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing without authority, and driving execution in matrixed environments.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong understanding of audit methodology and IIA Standards.
  • Ability to translate risk coverage requirements into technical assurance solutions.
  • Data/AI governance and automation mindset.
  • Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Systems thinker who designs scalable, sustainable solutions.

Education & Certifications (Preferred):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.
  • CIA, CISA, CRISC, CPA, or relevant data analytics certifications preferred.

About the Company

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Axelon