Senior Manager – Director | Digitalization, AI and Controls Automation

The Senior Manager, Director | Digitalization, AI and Controls Automation role at Deloitte Switzerland focuses on enhancing organisations through intelligent automation and advanced AI-driven control management. The company specialises in helping businesses modernise their control frameworks, ensuring stronger internal controls, faster compliance, and operational excellence in a digital landscape. The main responsibilities of this role involve leading strategic initiatives to assess technology risks, identify automation opportunities, and design AI-enabled controls and compliance frameworks. The role also includes spearheading internal controls transformation through digitalisation and AI, identifying emerging technology risks, and developing new market offerings. Additionally, the Senior Manager will originate and shape new client engagements, lead and coach multidisciplinary teams, and represent Deloitte at industry events to strengthen the company's market reputation. To qualify for this position, candidates must have a minimum of 8–10 years of experience in IT controls advisory, audit, or risk management, with at least 3–4 years in a senior or leadership role. They should have expertise in risk assessment, control design, and leading controls automation or digitalisation transformation initiatives. Strong business development and consultative selling skills, along with the ability to build trusted relationships, are essential. Advanced knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is required, as well as relevant senior-level certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, COBIT, or equivalent. Fluency in English and German is also necessary. Nice-to-have skills include certifications in AI governance, controls automation, or related emerging disciplines. The role is based in Zurich, where the Controllership & Treasury team has seen significant growth, offering ample career development opportunities. The team culture is collaborative and high-performing, with a focus on mentoring and long-term career development. What the role asks for: - 8–10 years of experience in IT controls advisory, audit, or risk management - 3–4 years in a senior or leadership capacity - Expertise in risk assessment, control design, and leading controls automation or digitalisation transformation initiatives - Strong business development and consultative selling skills - Advanced knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) - Relevant senior-level certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, COBIT, or equivalent - Fluency in English and German - Nice-to-have: certifications in AI governance, controls automation, or related emerging disciplines