AI Lead, Technology Risk

AI Lead, Technology Risk Role Information

Job title:

Artificial Intelligence Lead, Technology Risk

Business unit:
Advisory, Technology Risk

Location:

South Africa, with responsibility across relevant Technology Risk markets

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time Level: Senior leadership

Reporting line:
Head of Technology Risk Southern Africa

The Lead for Artificial Intelligence in Technology Risk will provide strategic and operational leadership for the development, adoption and commercialisation of AI capabilities across the Technology Risk practice.

The role will be responsible for positioning Technology Risk at the forefront of Trusted AI, AI governance, advanced data analytics and technology-enabled assurance. The successful candidate will lead the development of innovative AI-enabled solutions, support the responsible adoption of AI across engagements, and build a scalable capability that improves client outcomes, delivery quality, efficiency and profitability.

This leader will combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial judgement, client credibility and people leadership. The role will help address the strategic risk of insufficient AI adoption by embedding AI across Technology Risk competencies, strengthening the Technology Risk AI Centre of Excellence, and developing the skills, methodologies and assets required to compete successfully in an evolving market.

Organisations are accelerating investment in artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and enterprise data transformation. This is creating increased demand for services relating to AI governance, assurance, security, data risk and responsible AI implementation.

• Build a differentiated Trusted AI and AI assurance offering.
• Embed AI and automation into the delivery of technology audit and advisory engagements.
• Improve engagement quality, consistency, turnaround time and profitability.
• Develop reusable AI methodologies, accelerators and intellectual property.
• Support clients in managing emerging AI, data and technology risks.
• Build scarce AI, analytics and technology audit skills within the practice.
• Strengthen market presence and originate new client opportunities.

• AI Strategy and Leadership
• Develop and execute the Technology Risk AI strategy, aligned with the broader business strategy and relevant firm-wide AI priorities.
• Translate the AI strategy into a practical roadmap covering offerings, people, technology, governance, investment and market development.
• Lead the adoption of AI across Technology Risk competencies and service lines.
• Establish clear priorities and measurable outcomes for AI-enabled transformation.
• Advise Technology Risk leadership on emerging AI developments, risks, opportunities and investment requirements.
• Act as the senior AI subject-matter leader for the Technology Risk practice.
• Promote responsible, ethical and risk-aware adoption of AI in both internal and client-facing activities.
• Trusted AI, Governance and Assurance
• Lead the development and delivery of Trusted AI, AI governance and AI assurance services.
• Support clients in assessing and strengthening the governance, risk management and control environments surrounding AI.
• Develop approaches for reviewing AI models, data, security, controls, accountability and responsible use.
• Lead complex engagements involving AI governance, data risk, technology assurance and emerging technology.
• Ensure that AI solutions and methodologies are aligned with relevant firm policies, professional obligations and quality requirements.
• Monitor developments in AI governance and emerging technology risk, translating these into practical client propositions.
• AI-Enabled Technology Risk Delivery
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