Data, AI & Analytics Services Assistant Manager, Grant Thornton UK
AI Assurance & Advanced Analytics
Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory
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Leading UK professional services firm offering audit, tax, and advisory
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make businesses more personal by investing in building relationships.
Role
Who you are
- A degree or formal qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, AI, Machine Learning, or a closely related discipline
- Experience working in internal audit, technology risk, data analytics, AI risk, or a related assurance or advisory role
- Practical experience using data analytics, data science or AI techniques to support assurance, risk or control‑focused work
- A strong interest in AI governance, responsible AI, model risk and data assurance, and how these apply in real‑world organisations
Desirable
- Experience with data platforms, analytics tools or programming languages such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Alteryx, Knime, Tableau, Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric or similar
- Familiarity with AI concepts such as machine learning models, model lifecycle management, data quality, bias, explainability or monitoring
- Awareness of data governance, AI risk management or technology control frameworks (e.g. internal audit standards, data governance models, emerging AI assurance frameworks)
- Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) or large, complex data environments
- Progress toward a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CISA, AAIA, AIGP or similar), or an intention to pursue one
What the job involves
- Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals
- Our Business Risk Services (BRS) practice focuses on helping organisations manage risk, improve operational processes and realise strategic objectives. Our teams bring together deep sector knowledge with technical expertise to deliver internal audit, technology risk and assurance services to FTSE 100 and large, complex international organisations
- The Data, AI & Analytics team provides audit, assurance and advisory services to Grant Thornton clients in the UK and internationally. We help organisations meet their data and AI obligations, strengthen governance and controls, and unlock value from advanced analytics and AI in a responsible, proportionate and business‑relevant way
- As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering AI assurance, data governance and advanced analytics internal audit engagements, working closely with the wider BRS team while developing your own technical depth and client-facing capability
- We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares — we’ll support you to balance your work and life
- As an Assistant Manager within BRS, you will:
- Support the delivery of client engagements focused on AI assurance, data governance, advanced analytics and technology risk, across internal audit, risk and advisory work
- Contribute to planning activities, including background research, risk assessments, audit scoping and preparation of planning documentation
- Perform and oversee fieldwork, including data analysis, control testing, model reviews and AI risk assessments, ensuring work is completed in line with Grant Thornton methodologies and quality standards
- Apply advanced data analytics and data science techniques to support audit testing, insight generation and assurance conclusions
- Support the review and assurance of AI models, data pipelines, analytics solutions and governance frameworks, under the guidance of more senior team members
- Draft clear, well‑structured sections of reports and presentations, translating technical findings into meaningful business insights for clients
- Coach and support junior team members, helping to build their technical skills in data analytics, AI assurance and audit delivery
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of analytics tools, reusable assets and AI‑enabled audit approaches within the practice
- Build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, demonstrating professionalism and curiosity in all interactions
Our take
Grant Thornton UK is a leading professional services firm that's part of a global network spanning over 150 countries and more than 76,000 people. With 23 offices across the UK and a team of over 5,000, they combine an international reach with deep local insight.
It specialises in audit, tax, and advisory services, but what really sets it apart is its focus on fresh thinking and building strong, personal relationships. From helping CFOs digitise their operations to advising on high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, Grant Thornton works across a wide range of industries to tackle complex challenges and unlock real progress.
Recently, the company has doubled down on its growth, welcoming hundreds of new trainees, launching digital-first roles, and promoting key talent into leadership. With investments in technology and talent development, it's building future-ready teams for clients and pushing into new markets.
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Company benefits
- Life cover
- Income protection
- Matched pension
- Private medical, including anytime access to Doctor@Hand and Stronger Minds
- Professional subscriptions
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Malcolm Gomersall
(CEO)Malcolm has been at Grant Thornton since 2001, holding various roles including Office/Regional Managing Partner and Business Unit Leader. And he became CEO of the company in 2024.
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