Internal Audit Assistant Director - Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence - Chicago, IL Decatur, IL or Erlanger, KY
ADM's Internal Audit function is undergoing a strategic transformation - embedding advanced analytics and artificial intelligence at the core of how we deliver assurance, manage risk, and add value across the enterprise. To lead this transformation, we are seeking an Asst. Director, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence based in Chicago, IL.
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, this Director will serve as the primary architect of ADM Internal Audit's AI and analytics strategy - responsible for agentizing the audit process, deploying intelligent automation, designing next-generation workflows, and building a data-fluent audit organization from the ground up. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that sits at the intersection of audit, technology, and organizational transformation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
AI Strategy & Audit Agentization
- Define and own the multi-year AI and analytics roadmap for Internal Audit, aligning it with ADM's broader enterprise data strategy.
- Lead the end-to-end deployment of AI agents across the audit lifecycle - risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and issue follow-up.
- Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities to automate manual, repetitive audit procedures through intelligent agents and robotic process automation (RPA).
- Partner with ADM's enterprise AI, data engineering, and IT teams to access data assets and integrate audit tooling into the broader technology stack.
- Evaluate and implement best-in-class audit technology platforms, AI co-pilot tools, and large language model (LLM) applications relevant to internal audit.
Process Design & Innovation
- Re-engineer core audit processes to operate in an AI-augmented environment - redesigning workflows, control testing approaches, and documentation standards.
- Establish a continuous auditing and continuous monitoring (CA/CM) capability, enabling real-time risk signals and always-on audit coverage across critical processes.
- Develop and maintain a suite of reusable analytics tools, data models, and automated testing scripts that audit teams can deploy across engagements.
- Drive standardization of data ingestion, transformation, and analysis pipelines to ensure consistency, auditability, and scalability.
Talent Development & Upskilling
- Design and lead a structured analytics and AI upskilling program for the full Internal Audit team - spanning foundational data literacy through advanced AI fluency.
- Create a tiered competency framework aligned to roles (Staff Auditor through Assistant Director), with targeted learning paths, hands-on labs, and applied project experience.
- Embed analytics specialists alongside traditional audit teams on engagements, creating a "BIE-style" model where data capabilities are integrated into every project.
- Champion a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning; recognize and reward innovation by team members.
- Serve as the internal center of excellence for analytics and AI - coaching teams, fielding questions, and building institutional knowledge.
Assurance & Risk Coverage
- Lead and oversee data-driven audit engagements, applying advanced analytics to evaluate controls, detect anomalies, and surface insights not visible through traditional sampling.
- Incorporate AI-generated risk signals into the annual audit plan and dynamic risk assessment process; provide the CAE with data-backed perspective on emerging risks.
- Ensure appropriate governance, bias controls, and explainability standards are applied when AI outputs inform audit conclusions.
- Prepare and present executive-ready deliverables - translating complex analytical findings into clear narratives for the Audit Committee, CFO, and senior management.
Stakeholder Partnership
- Build trusted relationships with ADM's CFO, Controller, Chief Data Officer, and CIO organizations to align on data access, AI initiatives, and joint priorities.
- Represent Internal Audit in enterprise-wide AI governance forums; contribute to responsible AI policy and ethical use standards.
- Coordinate with external auditors on data analytics methodologies to ensure alignment and avoid duplication of effort.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred; data-related certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Databricks) a plus.
Experience
- 12+ years of progressive experience across internal audit, external audit (Big 4), or data/analytics roles within a large, complex organization.
- Demonstrated track record designing and deploying AI or advanced analytics solutions in an audit, risk, finance, or compliance context.
- Experience leading or significantly contributing to digital transformation or process automation initiatives.
- Prior people leadership experience with a passion for coaching, developing, and retaining talent.
- Experience in product ownership or familiarity/certification in agile methods and frameworks
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in analytics and data platforms: Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and generative AI concepts (LLMs, prompt engineering, agentic architectures, RAG).
- Familiarity with cloud data environments (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks) and data governance principles.
- Experience with ERP systems and audit management platforms.
- Strong command of Microsoft 365 productivity suite including Power Automate, Copilot, and Excel.
Leadership & Communication
- Exceptional executive presence - able to communicate complex analytical and technical content to non-technical audiences including the Audit Committee and C-suite.
- Strategic thinker who can translate ambiguous organizational goals into executable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborative influencer skilled at building consensus across functions, geographies, and seniority levels.
- High degree of intellectual curiosity and comfort operating in rapidly evolving, ambiguous environments.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
- Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
