Director Analyst, Audit Technology and Data Analytics Expert (REMOTE UK & Ireland)

Gartner, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

2 Locations

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Create innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged "must-have insights" content to support senior leaders of data analytics in Audit functions across global enterprises, government agencies, and non-profits.
• Develop actionable, research-driven insights and strategies that accelerate clients’ ability to act on audit data analytics challenges.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify root causes of client barriers, reframe thinking, and drive strategic direction for audit data analytics functions.
• Establish and lead thought leadership positions across a team of analysts within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group.
• Bring independent, provocative insights to Gartner leadership that evolve the research agenda for audit technology and data analytics.
• Research, analyze, and predict market trends and shifts to deliver actionable intelligence to clients and vendors in the audit and risk domain.
• Provide clients and prospects with tailored, expert advice through virtual and in-person interactions aligned with their content area.
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials for Gartner conferences, industry events, professional association forums, and client briefings.
• Support BTI and Sales teams by serving as the voice of the market, enabling content development and driving client engagement to advance critical business priorities.
• Conduct high-quality, timely peer reviews of content to ensure consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment across the insights team.
• Build and maintain credibility as a recognized industry expert representing Gartner’s research methodologies, strategy, and insights.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions with peers across the global Insights community.
• Identify and implement research process improvements to enhance service delivery and team efficiency.
• Mentor and coach junior team members to foster professional growth and knowledge transfer.
• Maintain a client-centric approach by encouraging regular and meaningful engagement with Gartner insights and interactions.
• Translate evolving technology trends—particularly in cyber, cloud security, governance, resilience, data protection, third-party risk, and change management—into practical guidance for audit and risk leaders.
• Synthesize complex data using structured frameworks to generate defendable, actionable insights for executive audiences.
• Demonstrate exceptional research and writing skills to produce high-quality, insight-driven content for C-suite and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Represent Gartner at speaking engagements of varying scales, from small client meetings to large industry conferences.
• Manage competing priorities under tight deadlines while consistently delivering high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively within multicultural, global, and matrixed teams while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Navigate complex, highly matrixed environments with agility and adaptability.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the global competitive landscape and market dynamics within audit technology and data analytics.
• Travel up to 25% as required for client engagements, conferences, and internal meetings.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including at least 3 years in data analytics within internal audit and at least 7 years in internal audit or broader data analytics roles.
• Demonstrated thought leadership in developing audit data analytics vision, strategy, processes, and capabilities.
• Experience leading the development and execution of data analytics strategies across one or more internal audit functions.
• Strong analytical capabilities to synthesize complex data, identify patterns, and apply structured frameworks to generate actionable insights.
• Exceptional research and writing skills for executive-level, insight-driven content.
• Ability to translate technology trends into practical guidance for audit and risk leaders.

🏖️ Benefits

• World-class benefits and highly competitive compensation.
• Disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility to work virtually or in person.
• Opportunities to grow professionally and flourish personally in a globally recognized organization.
• Access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology at the center of the AI revolution.
• Inclusive, multicultural, and diverse team environment.

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About Gartner, Inc.

Gartner is a global research and advisory firm providing insights, analysis, and advisory services to business leaders across IT, finance, HR, customer service, and supply chain functions. It delivers strategic guidance through research reports, benchmarking data, and access to expert advisors, helping organizations make informed decisions, reduce risk, and drive performance. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Gartner serves more than 15,000 organizations worldwide, including corporations, government agencies, and investment firms. Its offerings include conferences, consulting, and subscription-based research, supporting clients in navigating complex markets and technological change.

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