Senior Level Auditor Jobs
Senior level auditor jobs put experienced professionals in charge of audit programs, risk frameworks, and the teams or engagements that deliver findings to leadership. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Banking & Financial Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles, and employers like MCR Hotels, aptim, and Goldman Sachs hiring at this level now.
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What You’ll Do | Key Accountabilities
- Lead and execute specialized audits of Generative AI (LLMs) and Agentic AI systems throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with emerging global AI regulations.
- Review the provenance, quality, and privacy of consumer datasets used for training and inference, ensuring mitigation of bias in personalized marketing and loyalty programs.
- Assess the rigor of AI model design, validation, and explainability (XAI) to ensure accuracy in automated retail decisions (e.g., inventory forecasting or dynamic pricing).
- Evaluate controls around deployment, performance drift detection, and incident response for AI agents interacting with customers or vendors.
- Identify risks related to "hallucinations," data leakage, intellectual property, and fairness in automated hiring or credit-offer systems.
- Collaborate with Data Science, Engineering, and Legal teams to identify control gaps and provide actionable, value-added recommendations that support retail agility.
- Prepare high-quality, impactful audit reports for the VP of Internal Audit and senior leadership, translating complex technical risks into business impact.
- Serve as the internal consultant for AI risk, staying current on the evolving regulatory org landscape (e.g., EU AI Act) and its impact on the retail sector.
- Assess the completeness and effectiveness of AI governance frameworks, including model inventory, risk tiering, approval workflows, and alignment to enterprise policies.
- Evaluate controls over third-party AI solutions, including vendor governance, model transparency, data usage, model cards, training disclosures, usage limitations, contractual safeguards, and audit rights for internally developed and third‑party AI model
- Design and evolve audit programs, control frameworks, and testing techniques specific to GenAI and Agentic AI, integrating them into the Internal Audit risk assessment and audit lifecycle.
- Assess whether AI‑enabled systems introduce risks to financial reporting, including pricing accuracy, inventory valuation, revenue recognition inputs, and management review controls.
What You’ll Bring | Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
- 8+ years of experience in technology audit, IT risk management, or data science.
- Minimum 2+ years of direct experience auditing or governing AI/Machine Learning environments.
- In-depth knowledge of IT general controls (ITGC), NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Exceptional ability to influence stakeholders and explain technical AI risks to non-technical business leaders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: CISA, CISSP, or specialized AI credentials (e.g., ISACA AI Fundamentals/Audit, IAPP Certified AI Governance Professional).
- Experience auditing consumer-facing technologies, e-commerce platforms, or automated supply chain systems.
- Proficiency in Python or SQL to perform independent data analysis or model testing.
- Experience aligning AI risks to enterprise risk management (ERM), operational risk, and internal control frameworks.
- Familiarity with model risk management (MRM), AI governance councils or ethics boards, and regulatory exams or external audit interactions related to emerging technology.
Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.
Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands
- Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment
- Hours regularly 40 hours per week, as work dictates, working 3 days per week onsite at our Houston corporate office.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance
- Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-development
- Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend
- Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday
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Senior Level Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level auditor job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led full audit cycles independently, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have managed client relationships, supervised junior staff, and presented findings to executive or board-level stakeholders sets you apart. A CPA, CIA, or CISA credential signals technical depth, and experience with risk-based audit methodology or regulatory environments strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire senior level auditors?
Companies hiring senior level auditors right now include MCR Hotels, aptim, and Goldman Sachs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from large public accounting firms, Fortune 500 internal audit departments, financial institutions, and government contractors that require experienced oversight on complex engagements.
Are there remote senior level auditor jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 24% of senior level auditor openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in internal audit and advisory functions. Roles tied to on-site fieldwork, regulated industries, or government agencies tend to require more in-person presence than corporate internal audit positions.
What makes an auditor role senior level?
Senior level auditor roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. You are expected to scope engagements, assess risk, direct audit plans, and deliver conclusions to leadership without close supervision. These roles typically involve mentoring or reviewing the work of junior auditors, managing client or stakeholder relationships, and applying deep technical judgment across complex control environments or regulatory frameworks.
Which industries hire the most senior level auditors?
Senior level auditor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under rigorous regulatory requirements, maintain large internal audit functions, or rely on external assurance to meet compliance, financial reporting, and governance obligations at scale.