AI & Technology Risk Auditor Lead Consultant
Job Summary
At Allstate great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from lifes 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 Allstates 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 testingidentifyanomalies 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.
Minimum4 years of experiencein Internal Audit External Audit Risk Management Technology Risk Cybersecurity or Technology Control functions within a regulated or large enterprise environment.
Minimum1yearof 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 asPython 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 includingCISA 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 orleveragingautomated audit testing continuous monitoring predictive risk scoring or audit automation solutions.
Understanding ofcybersecurity data governance privacy model risk and regulatory compliance requirementsimpactingAI 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: Tuesday 18th August 2026 11.59pm
Skills
Data Analytics Risk Management Software Development Technology RiskWhy join us
Allstate NI is proud to be Allstates European Digital Centre of Excellence a hub for innovation and engineering excellence. Were recent winners of Best Place to Work in IT (100 employees) and Best Use of Cloud Services at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards and weve been recognised for our community and sustainability impact with Platinum in the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey.
Were 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. Youll have access to our Continuous Learning Hub designed to support skills development and professional advancement through tailored learning paths certifications and mentoring opportunities. Whether youre deepening technical expertise or exploring leadership roles we provide the tools and support to help you thrive.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer in America. Allstate was founded in 1931 and became a publicly traded company in 1993. Allstate offers car insurance, home, property, condo and renters insurance, plus insurance for rec ... View more