Director Internal Audit- Data and AI

About the role

At AIG, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as a Director Internal Audit- Data and AI. This role involves providing independent assurance over AIG's Data Office, Artificial Intelligence, and global infrastructure. You will oversee a team of auditors focused on understanding and assessing risks and controls related to data governance, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies across AIG.

This role reports directly to the Chief Technology Auditor and will include work with the Chief Technology auditor to define audit strategy to address risks associated with data governance, AI risk management, and emerging technology and infrastructure activities. This will also involve ensuring compliance with global regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work with Chief Technology auditor to define audit strategy to address risks associated with data governance, AI risk management, and emerging technology and infrastructure activities.
• Ensure compliance with global regulations.
• Lead and oversee the execution of the audit strategy coverage, including executing a global assurance plan and audit methodology for data governance, AI risk management, and emerging technology and infrastructure activities.
• Manage and develop teams, build, coach, and maintain a high-performing global team with advanced data, AI/ML, and technology assurance skillsets; oversee talent management of offshore teams, staff evaluation, and hiring processes.
• Engage stakeholders and influence change, proactively managing relationships with senior management, and other stakeholders; provide insights to drive sustainable improvements in processes and controls.
• Deliver audit outcomes, draft, review, and communicate audit findings and reports to executive management; participate in steering committees and working groups to promote balanced discussions and continuous improvement.
• Drive the adoption of data analytics, AI, and automation in audit testing and risk assessment to enhance assurance efficiency and insight.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with assurance, ideally in financial services, data governance and risk management, and technology innovation.
• 2+ years of experience auditing AI.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or other relevant fields.
• One industry-recognized certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CDMP, AAIA, AAISM or equivalent).
• Deep experience with assurance in a number of the following: Data governance, data privacy, and data protection controls; AI/ML risk management, including AI model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring; Algorithmic bias, fairness, explainability, and ethical considerations in AI systems; Data quality, lineage, and integrity across complex technology environments; Regulatory compliance related to data and AI (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act); Experience auditing new AI infrastructure platforms e.g. AWS Bedrock, Claude and Palantir; Experience auditing infrastructure including cloud, network, compute, storage, databases; Audit experience in public accounting or internal audit, focusing on regulated industries is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Strong client relationship and employee management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire and willingness to drive to the root cause of issues.

Skills

• Strategic mindset and ability to clearly articulate vision.
• Ability to drive adoption and measure success of initiatives.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, including senior management, and audit staff.
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives, including employee engagement.

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $180,000-$210,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion. We're committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other's talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion.