Who we are At Grant Thornton we’re building something bold. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there’s real momentum. Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. Joining us in Financial Services – Business Risk Services (FS BRS) Grant Thornton’s Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team delivers market-leading risk, control and governance services to clients across insurance, banking and investment management. We work alongside financial institutions to help them achieve their strategic goals – whether that means navigating new legislation, responding to regulatory change, or adapting their technology and operating models to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Our work spans internal audit (outsource and co-source), finance and risk management, compliance and technology – giving our people broad exposure to some of the most complex and high-profile challenges in financial services today. If you’re an experienced Interim Artificial Intelligence (AI) Internal Auditor who’s tired of choosing between freedom and meaningful work, there’s another route. Within our FS BRS team , you’ll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and their practical application and associated risks within financial services sector. Proven experience leading and delivering end-to-end internal audits. Solid knowledge of AI governance and risk frameworks, including model risk management (MRM) principles, AI lifecycle controls, bias and fairness assessments, and the design and evaluation of oversight and accountability structures for AI systems. Demonstrable experience auditing or reviewing AI and machine learning models, including model validation, explainability, performance monitoring, data quality and integrity, and the adequacy of model documentation and change management processes. When a project fits your skills, we’ll get in touch, but you choose whether it’s right for you. You’re not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients. Community you can actually feel From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you’ll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful. We have a culture where talented people thrive – where high performance is not just expected but enabled. Submit your CV and basic details through our online application. # Complete your background checks, join the Agile Talent Community, and start exploring the opportunities we have to offer.
