Senior IT Audit Lead — AI, Data & Controls

AXIS Capital; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 84,200 - 146,600; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital, a trusted global provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance, seeks an IT risk and audit professional to help strengthen governance and controls across technology platforms. You will assess emerging technology risks, lead audit engagements, and evaluate AI data governance and model controls.

Based in the United States, you will collaborate across Technology and business units, leverage data analytics to improve procedures, and ensure compliance with standards such as NYDFS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Three years of experience in the audit department of a public company or with an audit firm.
• CISA or CIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for IT process areas, including emerging technology risks.
• Lead and execute technology-focused audit engagements.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and control frameworks for AI and data-driven solutions.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls, including AI model controls.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers per IIA Standards.
• Support SOX IT controls testing.
• Identify and communicate control deficiencies and emerging risks to management.
• Monitor risks related to technology investments and system implementations.
• Build relationships across Technology and business functions.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance audit procedures.
• Communicate audit status clearly, in writing and verbally.
• Prepare concise audit reports for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of NYDFS, DORA, CSA & NIST frameworks.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Data analytics

Copilot experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, computer science, information systems or related field

CISA or CIA certification

Tools

Azure

Salesforce

Oracle

SQL

Job description

AXIS Capital, a trusted global provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance, seeks an IT risk and audit professional to help strengthen governance and controls across technology platforms. You will assess emerging technology risks, lead audit engagements, and evaluate AI data governance and model controls.

Based in the United States, you will collaborate across Technology and business units, leverage data analytics to improve procedures, and ensure compliance with standards such as NYDFS,