Senior, Business Risk & AI Automation

EngineersOfAI; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Benefit programs

Job summary

Reddit is seeking a Senior, Business Risk and AI Automation to build an AI-first internal audit and risk function. You will architect AI-driven SOX testing, scale the compliance program, and partner with Finance, Legal, and other teams to strengthen controls.

You’ll lead by example in leveraging agentic AI for risk management, with a focus on automation and innovation across the Risk Advisory and Assurance team. This is a trailblazing role shaping future assurance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in Big 4, internal audit or compliance, with tech interest.
• Experience supporting internal controls and SOX testing in tech.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with automation focus.
• Collaborative, able to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale SOX compliance using AI-driven testing.
• Test core business process controls like financial reporting and payroll.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Legal, and HR to strengthen controls.
• Promote AI and automation in risk management.
• Contribute to culture of innovation within Risk Advisory.

Skills

AI tools experience

SOX testing

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Google AI suite

ChatGPT

AI audit tools

Job description

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com.

Position Overview

We're seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior, Business Risk and AI Automation, to play a pivotal role in building an AI-first internal audit and risk function. This role is the first of its kind and an opportunity for an audit individual with a passion for technology and innovation to drive the future of assurance and risk through AI and automation. You will be at the forefront of our efforts to build and scale an industry-leading AI assurance program. While your initial focus will be on leveraging agentic AI to transform SOX testing, you'll have opportunities to impact cross-functional areas including core financial processes and platform regulatory risks and more. If you're eager to join a team that's shaping the future of risk and automation and influencing how mission-driven organizations operate, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do

• Architect and scale our SOX compliance program by designing, developing, and maintaining AI-driven testing that enhances accuracy, provides real-time insights, and reduces manual overhead.
• Spearhead the testing of core business process controls (e.g. financial reporting, revenue recognition, payroll and equity compensation, etc.) using agentic AI systems to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance and Accounting, Sales, People & Culture, Legal, and other key stakeholders to strengthen controls and drive business process improvements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and champion for the use of AI and automation in risk management.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence within the Risk Advisory and Assurance team.

Who You Might Be

• An experienced professional with 2 to 4 years of experience in a Big 4 accounting firm, internal audit, and/or compliance function with a demonstrated passion for technology and automation.
• A subject matter expert with experience supporting internal controls and SOXtesting in the technology industry, preferably platform companies.
• A self-motivated, results-oriented technology-first thinker with a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving. You seek "what could be" and are driven to build it.
• A collaborator with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning, who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, and/or CISSP preferred
• Controls testing experience, including business process controls, entity-level controls, application controls, and key reports.
• Ability to assess complex processes to identify risks and opportunities for automation
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools and prompting (i.e., Google AI suite, ChatGPT, specialized AI audit tools, etc)
• Critical thinker that can focus on solutions and comfortable with ambiguity

Benefits

• Global Benefit programs that fit your l