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Associate Director – Digital Assurance

Auckland, Auckland, nzFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead client engagements to build confidence in AI systems and governance frameworks, assessing risks and designing controls for responsible innovation.

Role type

Senior IC AI Assurance Associate Director

Builds

AI assurance, governance, controls, and internal audit engagements

Domain

Technology risk and AI governance

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

AI governance, model risk management, AI controls, technology assurance, emerging technology risk, RAG architectures, agentic AI, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, SOC reporting

Preferred skills

Professional qualifications (AAIA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CIA), commercial acumen, thought leadership

Technologies

Machine learning, generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent-based technologies

Responsibilities

Lead complex AI assurance and internal audit engagements from planning to delivery; advise clients on regulatory readiness and control frameworks; assess AI systems and lifecycle controls; translate technical considerations for executives; support preparation for emerging AI regulations; contribute to firm methodology and thought leadership; identify business development opportunities; coach and mentor team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities