AI Product Manager - Audit

Roles & responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative generative AI solutions to enhance audit efficiency, improve data analysis, and risk assessment; ensure that solutions deliver tangible business value; leveraging generative AI technologies to automate and streamline audit procedures, improve data analysis, and enhance risk assessment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements, explore emerging AI capabilities, and oversee the successful implementation of proof of concept.
• Ensure alignment between product strategy and implementation, working closely with Product Owners, Portfolio Managers, and Architects to deliver tangible business value.
• Develop business requirements aligned with the product roadmap and strategy; coordinate with Audit subject matter experts, the product owner and portfolio owner on requirements alignment; work with development teams to groom user stories based on business requirements and define acceptance criteria for each sprint.
• Support the design and implementation of quality control standards for generative AI solutions developed that are in line with KPMGs system of quality control standards for software tools used in the Audit; coordinate with the testing teams to ensure quality assurance of the solutions.
• Monitor the usage and impact of AI solutions in the audit process, gather user feedback for future research efforts, and stay updated on current and emerging trends in generative AI.
• Supervise and coach Managers and Senior professionals in SME and BA roles, driving capability uplift, delivery excellence, and alignment to product and audit domain objectives.

Total Experience: 10-15 years

Educational qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with technical expertise.

Work experience:

• 7-9 years of Professional Experience, audit experience preferred.
• Experience in audit and/or testing of technology and the SDLC.

Mandatory technical & functional skills:

• Experience delivering audit engagements as a Manager or Senior Manager.
• Experience designing products and services for the professional services or financial services industry.
• Proven experience leading projects with multiple delivery schedules in a Product Owner or Manager role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience with generative AI solutions.
• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; strong quantitative and analytical writing and communication skills coupled with strong critical thinking skills with ability to execute on the details; ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders; Capacity to work independently and as part of a team with the ability to communicate across various levels.

Preferred technical & functional skills:

• Experience developing enabling solutions using technologies such as Alteryx, PowerBI, Excel VBA, Python, among others.
• Experience developing products and services for the professional services or financial services industry.
• Proficiency with Agile ways of working; backlog and work item management.
• Experience with at least some of the following applications / methodologies:

• 1. Scrum/Kanban
• 2. JIRA/ADO or equivalent
• 3. Experience executing and/or reviewing user acceptance testing.

Key behavioral attributes/requirements:

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with users, stakeholders and technical teams.
• Project Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• User-Centric Approach: Focus on delivering a positive user experience and meeting user needs.