Jobs

Director - Head of AI - Audit Technology


Job details
  • KPMG-UnitedKingdom
  • Birmingham
  • 3 months ago

Job description

Audit Head of AI

Location:UK (any office)

Capability:Audit

Experience Level:Director

Type:Full Time

The Team

The KPMG Audit Technology team is dedicated to building cutting-edge solutions in close collaboration with the Audit function. We blend audit expertise with the latest technology skills, enabling us to understand the challenges auditors face daily and develop strategically important products that simplify their lives whilst enhancing Audit Quality.

As a crucial member of the team, you will collaborate with a talented mix of Architects, Data Scientists, Engineers, Experience Designers, Business Analysts, Testing specialists, and Product Owners. Together, we build, deliver, and manage a portfolio of truly exciting products.

In recent years, our products' size and scale have rapidly expanded, leading to significant growth in our technology capability. There's never been a better time to join us.

With our ambitious growth plans, your future here is something to get excited about. As a valued team member and leader, you'll stay current within the latest trends in technology and audit delivery.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Head of AI to join the Audit technology team.

The individual in this role will be instrumental in transforming the audit function by leveraging AI technologies to streamline processes, enhance audit quality and provide valuable insights.

The individual will report to the Head of Analytics & AI.

Responsibilities

Development & implementation of an AI strategy for the UK audit business, working in collaboration with the other KPMG UK functions and the global Audit organisation. Lead from the front as a hands-on subject matter expert, architecting and crafting scalable solutions, and driving data excellence across the organisation. Collaborate with stakeholders and project managers to turn business goals into scalable technical solutions, delivering value for thousands of KPMG auditors. Oversee the AI model lifecycle, including training, monitoring and optimisation. Coach and mentor our team as we build production-grade data and machine learning solutions. Build and deploy end to end ML models and leverage metrics to support predictions, recommendations, search, and growth strategies. Develop and execute a product roadmap for AI applications in audit, in alignment with the overall business strategy. Ensure that AI solutions are built responsibly and ethically, aligned with KPMG's Values. Effectively manage relationships with key technology alliance partners, ensuring value for money. Stay abreast of the latest AI and emerging technologies, proactively educating the business on the art of the possible and generating new ideas. Develop thought leadership in the application of AI within Audit, helping to strengthen KPMG's brand.



Experience & skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a related quantitative field. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing AI solutions at scale, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Significant expertise in AI/ML fundamentals. Strong background in software engineering, data engineering and data platforms, with a track record of overseeing full-stack development and delivering production-grade solutions. Up-to-date knowledge of, and experience with, AI/ML technologies and their trends, including various libraries and tools ( Azure AI/ML Studio, Azure OpenAI, Databricks, Python, langchain, Microsoft Semantic Kernel etc). Experience of implementing production-grade generative AI solutions, with knowledge of advanced generative AI concepts including prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation, agents with skills/tools/functions, chains/planners, and LLM model evaluation. Knowledge of how products work, scale and perform. Expertise with cutting edge technologies such as transfer learning, unsupervised feature generation, meta-learning, generative text models, computer vision, sensor fusion, or reinforcement learning. Advanced data science and mathematical skills ( PhD in computational modelling, machine learning, statistics, computer science). Experience with modern databases, cloud environments, and data ecosystems. Experience defining and leading large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders. Experience within a leadership role where you have proven success with building and maintaining teams.

People & Culture

Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values. Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work. Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate. Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams within Audit and across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose, and fun.

#LI-AB1

Sign up for our newsletter

The latest news, articles, and resources, sent to your inbox weekly.

Similar Jobs

Director of Data Science

Director of Data Science (Onsite)Data Science · Leading Tech Company · South West LondonOnsite (5 days)Salary - £120,000 - £150,000, plus benefits, plus equity (Subject to experience)Are you a visionary data leader with a passion for driving innovation through data-driven insights? Our client, a leading technology company at the forefront...

London

Director of Engineering, AI/ML Services

Site Name:London The Stanley BuildingPosted Date:Oct 22 2024At GSK.ai we see a world in which advanced applications of machine learning and AI will allow us to develop novel therapies to existing diseases and to quickly respond to emerging or changing diseases with personalized drugs, driving better outcomes at reduced cost...

GlaxoSmithKline London

Director - Digital Product Development - Generative AI

You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other....

American Express London

Director of Data Science- eDV Cleared

DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE - EDV CLEARED BRAND NEW OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING CONSULTANCY FOR A DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE WITH EDV CLEARANCE Opportunity for a Director of Data Science with enhanced DV Clearance. Industry leading consultancy supporting mission critical government projects. Up to £150,000 DOE DV Bonus London...

Searchability London

Director - Digital Product Development - Generative AI

This job is with American Express, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to...

myGwork London

Director of Product - Search and Recommendations

This job is with ASOS, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world. We exist to give our customers the confidence...

myGwork London