Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. They are seeking an AI Solutions Analyst to enhance Internal Audit processes through advanced digital technologies such as AI, data analytics, and automation, while integrating digital tools into the audit lifecycle and providing technical training.
Create, revise and / or enhance current internal audit processes with digital solutions to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness. Digital solutions may be tools such as Power BI, PowerApps, GenAI, AI, etc.
Support assurance and advisory engagements with a digital-first approach, identifying opportunities to apply AI and data analytics to business processes as part of the audit process
Develop and present advanced data visualizations and dashboards using approved technologies (e.g., Power BI, Azure AI, Alteryx)
Collaborate with audit teams to embed digital tools into planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, ensuring alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards
Provide technical guidance and training to auditors on digital tools
Analyze large datasets to identify anomalies, trends and control gaps, enabling full population testing and enhanced assurance
Stay current with emerging technologies and regulatory developments in AI governance and risk management.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or another related field
Minimum 3 months' work experience in AI, data analytics, and/or digital transformation within a corporate or consulting environment is required; Internships will be considered
Proven experience with one or more of the following: SQL, Python, AI, GenAI, Alteryx, Azure, Data Bricks, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) development tools (i.e. Blue Prism)
Proficiency using Microsoft Power tools such as Power BI, PowerApps, and Power Automate
Preferred
Advanced degree is a plus
Certification is a plus (Power BI)
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
