AI-Enabled Internal Audit Methodology Lead

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks a leadership-driven Internal Audit Methodology Lead to advance the audit framework, align with global standards, and translate regulatory changes into practical processes and tools.

You will guide senior stakeholders, drive adoption of enhanced practices, and deliver board-level insights while leveraging data visualization and AI-enabled solutions for reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• 6 years of internal audit experience
• Extensive knowledge of internal audit standards, risk-based auditing, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations
• Track record of identifying improvement opportunities, taking ownership, and delivering high-impact outcomes
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive adoption of new practices
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience developing Board and/or executive management reporting
• Ability to synthesize complex audit results, risks, themes, and trends into clear insights
• Ability to deliver clear, concise, understandable technical guidance
• Ability to take initiative, operate independently, and deliver results in a fast-paced evolving environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Curiosity and adaptability in learning and applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Professional certification such as CIA or CPA preferred or expected within a defined timeframe
• Prior internal audit experience in the financial services industry preferred
• Ability to apply design thinking principles preferred
• Experience applying AI and advancing AI-ready internal audit methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Advance and modernize Internal Audit methodology through technology-enabled solutions
• Maintain and enhance Internal Audit methodology aligned with Global Internal Audit Standards, regulatory expectations, and enterprise governance
• Translate regulatory requirements, emerging risks, leading practices, and stakeholder feedback into actionable processes, guidance, and tools
• Provide methodology guidance and address complex methodology matters
• Advise Internal Audit leadership and stakeholders and drive adoption of enhanced practices
• Develop and deliver Board reporting on audit results, risks, themes, and emerging trends
• Enhance Internal Audit management reporting using data, visualization, and technology-enabled solutions
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving methodology updates, audit lifecycle improvements, training, adoption, and advanced audit technologies
• Mentor and coach team members to strengthen capabilities and delivery quality

Skills

Internal Audit Standards

Risk-Based Auditing

Governance Frameworks

Data Visualization

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Technical Guidance

Design Thinking

Audit Lifecycle Improvements

Complex Program Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA

CPA

Tools

Technology-Enabled Solutions

Artificial Intelligence

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Jobtailor in Washington, DC seeks a leadership-driven Internal Audit Methodology Lead to advance the audit framework, align with global standards, and translate regulatory changes into practical processes and tools.

You will guide senior stakeholders, drive adoption of enhanced practices, and deliver board-level insights while leveraging data visualization and AI-enabled solutions for reporting and governance.