Associate Manager, Standards & Professional Guidance

Associate Manager, Standards & Professional Guidance, AI

Location: Lake Mary, FL (Hybrid)
Department: Standards & Professional Guidance
Status: Full-Time | Exempt

About The IIA

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is the global leader and recognized authority for the internal audit profession. We advance the profession worldwide through education, advocacy, certifications, and professional resources. Guided by our values of People First, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation, we offer a collaborative, purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow professionally while making a global impact.

Why Join The IIA?

• Make a meaningful global impact by helping advance and strengthen the internal audit profession.

• Help shape how internal auditors navigate artificial intelligence, emerging technology, governance, and risk.

• Apply your knowledge of internal audit, technology, risk, cybersecurity, governance, or AI to work that reaches professionals around the world.

• Collaborate with global subject matter experts, thought leaders, volunteers, and professionals across the internal audit community.

• Contribute to practical guidance and resources that help internal auditors respond to a rapidly changing technology landscape.

• Grow your career while expanding your knowledge of AI, emerging technology, risk, governance, and the evolving internal audit profession.

• Join a collaborative, values-driven organization committed to innovation, continuous learning, integrity, accountability, and putting people first.

Position Summary

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is seeking an Associate Manager, Standards & Professional Guidance, AI to help develop practical, forward-looking professional guidance at the intersection of internal audit, artificial intelligence, technology, governance, and risk.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for an early-career professional, recent graduate, internal auditor, IT auditor, technology auditor, technology risk professional, cybersecurity professional, risk professional, or AI governance specialist who wants to apply their knowledge and experience to emerging issues affecting the global internal audit profession.

In this role, you will research emerging technologies and translate complex topics—including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, automation, AI governance, AI risk, and auditing AI—into practical guidance, thought leadership, and educational resources for internal audit professionals worldwide.

You will collaborate with global subject matter experts, volunteer leaders, and internal teams to develop technical guidance, articles, presentations, webinars, and other professional resources.

You do not need to be an AI engineer or data scientist. We are looking for someone with a foundation in audit, risk, governance, technology, AI, or a related discipline who is curious about emerging technologies and can translate complex topics into clear, practical guidance for professional audiences.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Lake Mary, Florida, combining in-office collaboration with remote work.

What You'll Do

• Support the development and maintenance of AI-focused professional guidance and supplemental resources within the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF®).

• Research emerging AI technologies, risks, controls, governance practices, and trends relevant to internal audit.

• Explore topics such as generative AI, LLMs, agentic AI, automation, AI governance, AI risk management, responsible AI, and approaches to auditing AI.

• Translate complex AI, technology, governance, and risk concepts into practical guidance for internal audit professionals.

• Collaborate with global subject matter experts, internal auditors, technology professionals, volunteers, and cross-functional teams.

• Identify emerging risks, controls, and audit considerations associated with AI and other technologies.

• Conduct research and analysis to support professional guidance, thought leadership, and strategic initiatives.

• Develop and review presentations, articles, webinars, conference materials, training content, and other professional resources.

• Respond to member and stakeholder inquiries related to AI, governance, risk, controls, and auditing practices.

• Monitor developments across internal audit, AI governance, technology risk, and cybersecurity to identify opportunities for new or updated professional guidance.

• Support project coordination and knowledge management for AI-related initiatives.

• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives that advance AI knowledge across the internal audit profession.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.  Early-Career Candidates: Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply. Relevant academic research, certifications, project-based work, and hands-on experience in internal audit,  technology, risk, cybersecurity, AI, or related areas will be considered.

• Relevant knowledge or experience in internal audit, IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, AI governance, artificial intelligence, automation, or a related area.

• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in AI and emerging technology topics such as generative AI, large language models (LLMs), AI governance, AI risk, automation, or related technologies.

• Understanding of audit, governance, risk, controls, assurance, technology, or related concepts.

• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex topics and identify practical implications.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to translate technical or complex concepts into clear, useful content for professional audiences.

• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts, volunteers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, AI tools, collaboration platforms, and standard business applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or academic exposure in internal audit, IT audit, technology audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, risk advisory, governance, or assurance.

• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, internal controls, governance, risk management, cybersecurity, or compliance frameworks.

• Exposure to AI governance, responsible AI, AI risk management, or auditing AI systems.

• Professional certifications or progress toward certifications such as CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), or relevant AI/technology certifications.

• Experience developing research, technical content, professional guidance, white papers, educational materials, or other written publications.

• Experience presenting research, technical topics, or educational content to professional or academic audiences.

• Experience within a professional association, professional services firm, consulting organization, nonprofit, or international organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.