IT Assurance Lead

Job Posting: IT Assurance Lead

The IT Assurance Lead is responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive IT assurance program that ensures technology systems—including AI-enabled solutions—are secure, reliable, compliant, and aligned with risk management and regulatory requirements. This role provides independent oversight across IT controls, security, data integrity, and audit readiness, acting as a key liaison between IT, Risk, Compliance, and the business.

As the organization expands its use of AI and automation, the IT Assurance Lead will play a critical role in defining governance frameworks, assessing risk, and ensuring AI systems are implemented responsibly, ethically, and in accordance with applicable standards.

The IT Assurance Lead reports to senior IT leadership and works closely with Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, and Information Security to ensure enterprise-wide alignment and effective governance.

Responsibilities:

• IT Assurance & Governance
  • Establish and maintain an IT assurance framework covering IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, infrastructure, cloud services, and emerging technologies
  • Define policies, standards, and control requirements to ensure secure and compliant system development, deployment, and operations
  • Provide independent oversight and challenge to IT and business technology initiatives
• AI Governance & Oversight
  • Develop and maintain AI governance controls aligned with ethical AI principles, including transparency, accountability, fairness, and data privacy
  • Assess AI-related risks such as data integrity, security, and regulatory exposure
  • Partner with architecture, security, and business teams to ensure AI systems align with enterprise strategy and risk tolerance
  • Ensure AI solutions are auditable, with appropriate documentation, monitoring, and evidence retention
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify, assess, and monitor technology and AI-related risks across the enterprise
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., SOX, SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA where applicable)
  • Own and manage IT risk assessments, control testing, and remediation tracking
  • Support enterprise certifications by maintaining audit-ready documentation, evidence, and control mappings
• Audit & Assurance Activities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on IT and AI related matters
  • Coordinate audit planning, walkthroughs, evidence collection, and issue remediation
  • Evaluate the impact of new technologies and AI initiatives on control environments and audit scope
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Build and mature the IT Assurance function, including staffing, operating model, and roadmaps
  • Educate IT and business teams on governance, risk, and AI assurance expectations
  • Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on IT risk posture, AI governance maturity, and audit outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in IT risk management, IT audit, IT governance, or assurance roles
• Hands-on experience with IT control frameworks and risk management practices
• Experience supporting audits and compliance initiatives in regulated environments
• Foundational experience with AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics in a governance, risk, audit, or oversight capacity

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience designing or assessing AI governance frameworks
• Familiarity with emerging AI regulations and standards (e.g., ethical AI, model risk management, data privacy)
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, or equivalent
• Experience working in complex, enterprise IT environments (cloud, SaaS, automation platforms)
• Strong understanding of IT and risk landscapes
• Ability to balance business enablement with governance and control rigor
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail and documentation quality
• Leadership capability to build and scale an assurance function

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