Chief Auditor, Artificial Intelligence

Chief Auditor, Artificial Intelligence Location: New York New York United States At Citi, we value our talented employees and are committed to fostering professional growth. We are seeking a visionary leader to join our Internal Audit (IA) team as the Chief Auditor for Artificial Intelligence. This is more than an audit role; it's a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the AI revolution, providing critical assurance over Citi's adoption of AI/GenAI while simultaneously embedding these transformative technologies into the fabric of our audit function. If you are a strategic leader passionate about AI and risk management, we encourage you to apply. Our people make all the difference in our success. Role Overview: This is a senior level management position / Managing Director role, reporting to the Chief Auditor for Technology & Business Enablement and AI. As Chief Auditor for Artificial Intelligence, you will have a dual mandate: to audit AI and to build with AI. You will lead a dedicated team to provide independent assurance on AI/GenAI adoption across the firm and accelerate the integration of these technologies within Internal Audit itself. As a member of IA's T&BE and AI Leadership team, this role requires excellent executive communication skills to influence senior leaders and stakeholders. You must be able to distil complex AI concepts into clear, compelling narratives. This capability will be key in securing buy-in for pilots and driving adoptions, positioning IA as a forward-looking technology enabled function. A critical requirement is the ability to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions, bridging the gap between auditors, data scientist and technology teams. Key Responsibilities: Architect a Pioneering Assurance Strategy: Design and deliver a comprehensive AI/GenAI assurance strategy covering governance, legal, regulatory, cyber, technology, model risk, and third-party systems. Provide independent assessment of the firm's AI/GenAI governance framework, operating model, and controls across the entire development lifecycle. Identify, evaluate, and incorporate coverage for risks unique to AI/GenAI, including bias, fairness, data privacy, hallucination, and adversarial attacks. Lead High-Impact Audit Delivery: Coordinate and deliver multiple concurrent risk-based audit plans, ensuring timely, insightful, and high-quality audit reports. Lead the development of innovative, AI-enabled audit methods across prioritized domains. Ensure timely validation of regulatory and internal audit issues to address and resolve findings effectively. Drive Technological Transformation: Define and champion the GenAI tooling strategy for Internal Audit, overseeing the prototyping, piloting, and integration of AI-powered audit accelerators. Partner with a network of IA teams to embed and scale AI/GenAI solutions across all work programs. Act as a design authority to ensure the integrity, scalability, and resilience of new AI tools in production. Engage at the Highest Levels: Serve as a key advisor and point of contact for senior management, the Audit Committee, and global regulators on all AI-related audit matters. Provide independent reporting on AI/GenAI risks, findings, and strategic recommendations. Build and sustain open, constructive relationships with regulators, ensuring trust in the IA function's assurance. Build and Develop Elite Teams: Lead, mentor, and develop two distinct specialist teams—the AI Assurance team and the AI Assurance Tooling & Execution team. Attract, build, and retain a diverse, high-caliber, industry-leading team. Partner with Learning & Development to design and deliver training on GenAI-enabled audit techniques, upskilling the entire IA function. Who You Are: You are a pragmatic problem-solver and a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of both technology and risk. You excel at bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions and have a proven track record of driving change in complex, global organizations. Required Experience & Qualifications: A minimum of 15 years of diversified management experience in audit, technology, or a data-focused role. Proven experience working with AI/ML systems, including model development, validation, and auditing. Strong understanding of internal audit standards (e.g., IIA Standards) and risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO). Deep knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST) and key AI regulations (e.g., SR11-7, EU AI Act). Familiarity with MLOps principles, cloud-based AI/ML platforms, and AI-specific security risks. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. Relevant certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CRISC are highly beneficial; AI-related certifications are a plus. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience working with regulators and managing regulatory audits or inspections. Why Join Us? This is a career-defining opportunity to build a critical function from the ground up, influence the direction of a global organization, and lead a team at the cutting edge of technology and finance. You will join a dynamic global function of over 2,500 professionals dedicated to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Internal Audit ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Audit ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location: New York New York United States ------------------------------------------------------ Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $250 000,00 - $500 000,00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Anticipated Posting Close Date: may 16, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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