Data Assurance Lead: AI & Analytics Delivery

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency client seeks a Data Assurance Manager to join the Risk Assurance Services team in Jersey. You will lead delivery teams, interact with clients, and drive digital audit, data assurance, and tech consulting engagements.

Responsibilities include SME data analytics, ITGC/app control assessment, and fostering AI adoption. You will mentor juniors and help grow the Risk Assurance proposition while maintaining compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field ( Accounting, IT, Business ).
• Professional qualification(s) in data science or accounting are essential.
• PRINCE2 or Agile certification is advantageous.
• Technology risk certifications (ITIL, COBIT, CRISC, ISO27001) desirable.
• CIA preferred for internal audit relevance.
• Experience managing internal/external audit engagements as a data assurance specialist.
• Strong project management skills and proactive work ethic.
• Experience developing junior staff and teamwork skills.
• Excellent listening, questioning, and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple delivery teams with ownership of delivery timelines.
• Stay current with audit and advisory standards for technology applications.
• Act as SME for data analytics solutions in audit and consulting engagements.
• Assess ITGC and application control design/effectiveness through data analysis.
• Promote adoption of technology and AI within Risk Assurance.
• Support strategic initiatives including agentic AI capabilities and data acquisition techniques.
• Oversee client deliverables and assist in proposal creation.
• Deliver tailored services across diverse client engagements with collaboration network.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies while maintaining data security.
• Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the Risk Assurance proposition.
• Build relationships with target clients.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Data analytics

AI capability adoption

Communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/IT/Business

CIA or equivalent certification

PRINCE2 or Agile

ITIL/ COBIT/ CRISC/ ISO27001

Tools

Alteryx

SQL

Python

Power BI

Power Platform

CISM/CISSP

Job description

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency client seeks a Data Assurance Manager to join the Risk Assurance Services team in Jersey. You will lead delivery teams, interact with clients, and drive digital audit, data assurance, and tech consulting engagements.

Responsibilities include SME data analytics, ITGC/app control assessment, and fostering AI adoption. You will mentor juniors and help grow the Risk Assurance proposition while maintaining compliance with internal policies.