Head of Data Analytics, Automation, AI, Continuous Auditing

Guardian Life

Head of Data Analytics overseeing audit transformation and embedding AI solutions at Guardian. Leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance audit quality and efficiency in operations.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,290 - $250,195 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the DAACA vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned to Internal Audit and enterprise priorities.
Embed analytics and automation into end-to-end audit lifecycle – risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
Oversee development and delivery of scalable, repeatable, and well-governed solutions.
Lead responsible adoption of AI/GenAI within Internal Audit, including use case identification and deployment.
Serve as a primary interface between Internal Audit and Technology, Data, AI, and Risk functions.
Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team (data analysts, data scientists, automation specialists, visualization experts, etc.).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, etc.)
10+ years of experience in internal/external audit; 5+ years of experience implementing analytics, automation and/or AI within Internal Audit or Risk functions.
Experience in AI/GenAI use cases and governance considerations.
Proven ability to translate data/technology capabilities into business and audit value.
Strong understanding of audit lifecycle, risk management, and control frameworks.
Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience.
Experience with Python, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Power Automate, Power Query, Alteryx, or similar tools.
Experience with Copilot Studio and Claude Cowork.
Experience in agile or product-based delivery models.
Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA, etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

analyticsautomationAIGenAIrisk assessmentaudit lifecycledata translationcontrol frameworksPythonSQL

Soft Skills

people leadershipteam developmentcommunicationstrategic planningcollaboration

Certifications

CIACISACPA