Senior AI Audit Specialist - Data Analytics & Risk

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking to strengthen its internal audit function with a focus on AI risk coverage, data analytics, and governance in the financial services sector. The role collaborates across Technology, Risk, Privacy, Legal and other teams to enhance controls and assurance over AI deployments.

The ideal candidate has extensive internal audit experience in investment management, strong data analytics, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience auditing AI/ML models and related controls.
• Strong data analytics skills and ability to manipulate large datasets.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts and internal controls.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to AI and financial services.
• 5+ years of internal audit experience in the Financial Services industry, with emphasis in Investment Management.

Responsibilities

• Support AI audit coverage strategy with risk assessments and recommendations.
• Provide practical guidance for assessing AI risks across audit projects.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure AI risks are identified, assessed, and documented.
• Stay current on AI technologies, ethics, and regulatory requirements to inform audit coverage.
• Partner with Technology, Risk, Privacy, Legal and other stakeholders to support AI audit planning and execution.
• Identify audit process improvements to boost productivity and effectiveness.

Skills

Data analytics

AI/ML auditing

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Financial markets understanding

Internal audit experience

Leadership & communication

Certifications (CPA/CA/CIA)

Education

CPA/CA/CIA or similar

Job description

Ares Management Corporation is seeking to strengthen its internal audit function with a focus on AI risk coverage, data analytics, and governance in the financial services sector. The role collaborates across Technology, Risk, Privacy, Legal and other teams to enhance controls and assurance over AI deployments.

The ideal candidate has extensive internal audit experience in investment management, strong data analytics, and relevant certifications.