Allstate
Allstate
Allstate provides insurance and protection products across home, auto, device, and identity coverage. Its work centers on helping customers manage risk, protect their finances, and navigate unexpected events with greater confidence. The company also highlights community involvement and sustainability as part of its broader approach to serving customers and contributing to positive social impact.

Lead Consultant, AI and Technology Risk Auditor – Belfast Hybrid

Lead AI and technology risk audits for Allstate’s cloud-first insurance technology organisation. Assess governance, controls, and compliance across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data systems.

Description

  • Lead complex technology, cybersecurity, data, and AI audits from planning through reporting
  • Design and deliver risk-based audit programs covering technology platforms, cloud environments, AI systems, and data solutions
  • Assess controls for the design, development, deployment, monitoring, and governance of AI and machine learning solutions
  • Review generative AI and LLM implementations, including model governance, prompt-engineering controls, output validation, data privacy, and third-party provider oversight
  • Use data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted audit methods for full-population testing, anomaly detection, and emerging-risk identification
  • Perform walkthroughs, control assessments, testing procedures, and root-cause analysis
  • Present audit observations and recommendations through sprint reviews, stakeholder discussions, and formal reports
  • Work with technology and business leaders on strategic initiatives, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements
  • Coach audit team members and provide technical guidance
  • Support Internal Audit transformation through innovative methodologies, AI-enabled practices, continuous monitoring, and automation
  • Stay current with emerging AI regulations, industry standards, and technology developments
  • Provide leadership without direct people-management responsibility

Requirements

  • Have the legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate
  • Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy
  • Bring at least 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
  • Have at least 1 year of professional experience auditing, implementing, assessing, governing, or supporting AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Advanced Analytics solutions
  • Have practical experience with at least one analytical or technical tool, such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SAS, or equivalent
  • Demonstrate experience presenting audit findings, risk assessments, or technology control recommendations to senior management and business stakeholders
  • Hold a professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, CA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent (desirable)
  • Hold an AI-related certification (desirable)
  • Have experience auditing cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud (desirable)
  • Have experience building or using automated audit testing, continuous monitoring, predictive risk scoring, or audit automation solutions (desirable)
  • Understand cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, model risk, and regulatory compliance requirements affecting AI systems (desirable)
  • Show interest in emerging technology trends and the future application of AI within Internal Audit (desirable)

Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary
  • 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
  • Continuous Learning Hub
  • Tailored learning paths, certifications, and mentoring opportunities

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