Senior Manager, Trustworthy AI, Controls Advisory

Deloitte (UK); Alabama; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Return-to-work coaching

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Deloitte is seeking a Senior Manager in Controls Advisory to lead AI governance, risk and controls engagements across client projects. You will shape bespoke AI risk solutions, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to expand our Trustworthy AI capabilities.

The role requires strong leadership, client management, and a deep understanding of AI risk and governance. Based in London with a hybrid working policy, the position offers opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field is required.
• Strong English communication, written and spoken.
• Experience in AI risk, governance, and controls.
• Experience leading delivery teams in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Qualification and conversion of AI GRC opportunities, collaborating with Partners and Directors.
• Engage with client stakeholders to understand AI risk landscape and tailor solutions.
• Lead and manage Deloitte delivery teams to drive client outcomes.
• Develop AI governance models, operating models, and controls frameworks.
• Support thought leadership and market eminence through industry presentations.

Skills

AI governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Client relationships

Delivery leadership

Problem solving

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree IT/CS/Info Security

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

The Controls Advisory team supports those accountable for managing organisations technology risks and compliance requirements through driving efficiency, effectiveness and modernisation of their control environment to achieve better business outcomes.We focus on increasing our client’s confidence in their compliance and control whilst reducing cost and effort.

Our team works cross industry helping senior client leaders with some of their most important and reputationally impactful challenges.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte?It’show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost .

Connect to your opportunity

Generative AI is rapidly changing how our clients work, how we serve our clients and broader society. The regulatory landscape is evolving with a growing demand for AI risk and controls services to help our clients adapt.

As a Senior Manager within our Controls Advisory practice, you will be supporting the growth for our AI governance, risk, and control services, working closely with our Trustworthy AI Partner and Director team to identify, shape, and secure new client engagements that address their most pressing AI adoption challenges

We are looking for someone with significant blend of professional services business development and delivery skills to support the growth of the practice, delivering AI Governance, risk and controls projects across different engagement teams, working across all parts of the business to assess the risk around AI systems. You will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in the following areas:

• Support the qualification, and conversion of new opportunities for AI GRC services, trustworthy AI and controlling AI, collaborating with Partners and Directors to expand our market footprint
• Engage with client stakeholders to understand their evolving AI risk landscape, shaping bespoke solutions that leverage Deloitte's full breadth of Trustworthy AI capabilities and solutions
• Building your internal network across AI teams and capabilities across the firm
• Apply problem solving and critical thinking to AI Risk and Control challenges;
• Working with our clients and teams to develop governance, operating and process models to manage the risk associated with AI adoption;
• Assess and design AI governance models, controls and frameworks;
• Manage client relationships in the context of engagement delivery;
• Contribution to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel, ensuring quality in delivering of client service;
• Managing Deloitte delivery teams to drive client outcomes;
• Working effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution;
• Support the development of our AI risk capability and drive market eminence through thought leadership and supporting industry presentations, positioning Deloitte as the go-to advisor for Trustworthy AI and directly contributing to our pipeline generation.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• You are adept at navigating ambiguity, proactively identifying client challenges related to AI, and designing compelling, commercially viable solutions
• You can build and maintain client relationships
• You work collaboratively within diverse client and internal teams. You are someone who connects with team members and shares information and ideas within the team.
• You always treat others with respect, clarifying expectations and confidently contributing to team discussions.
• You analyse problems objectively by considering facts, relevant professional standards or research, data and differing perspectives to support solutioning. You understand the importance of technology on our stakeholders’ operations.
• You embrace diversity across teams, and respects and values contributions of those from diverse backgrounds fostering a team environment.

Specifically, candidates should possess the following attributes:

• Strong understanding of emergent and existing trends in the AI market, including frontier lab developments
• Working knowledge of core AI concepts and principles
• Strong understanding of AI risk domains and the AI regulatory environment
• Strong understanding of AI governance and operating models
• Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to build client relationships and lead delivery teams
• Ability to influence internal and client stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Accounting / Auditing / Finance / Economics / Business Administration or equivalent, and a Postgraduate or equivalent qualification in a relevant area. Other academic background with quantitative skills and relevant experience will also be considered as a strong asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including in English (Proficiency)
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional demeanour

The following will be considered an asset:

• Broader experience in Technology Risk, Controls Transformation, Operational Risk or Digital Risk
• Professional certification such as CISA, AIGP, CISSP, CRISC, CIPM, CISM, ISO Certifications, ITIL or equivalent
• Experience of AI risk domains, including AI ethics
• Working knowledge of core AI concepts and principles

Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation

Finance Transformation

Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance. That’s where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

“What attracted me to Deloitte were the endless opportunities and the collective experience of other like-minded individuals. Deloitte’s clients include many of the world’s largest organisations; I wanted to be part of a team that made a difference that I could be proud of.” - Dan, Technology & Transformation

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers