Samsara Senior Role Risk & Data Analytics/Artificial Intelligence

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<p><p><b>About the job:</b><br/><br/><b>Who We Are:</b><br/><br/>Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations.<br/><br/> At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy.<br/><br/> Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.<br/><br/>Working at Samsara means youll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team thats shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility.<br/><br/> As part of a recently public company, youll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.<br/><br/><b>About the role:</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a Senior Risk and Data Analyst AI & Analytics to join our Internal Audit & Risk Governance team based in Bengaluru.<br/><br/> This role is ideal for an individual with 5 to 6 years of experience in audit, risk management, and data analytics, with a strong command of data-driven insights and operational process evaluation.<br/><br/>The ideal candidate brings a combination of strong technical data skills, risk acumen, and a proactive mindset.<br/><br/> You will play a key role in supporting Enterprise Risk Management in building out Samsaras global ERM program, strengthening board-level risk reporting, and embedding dynamic risk intelligence across governance processes.<br/><br/> You will also support Samsaras internal audit, SOX compliance, and operational review programs by leveraging data analytics to drive deeper risk insights, improve audit coverage, and enhance decision-making.<br/><br/>This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week in our Bangalore office and 3 days working remotely.<br/><br/> This position requires working hours in IST time zone.<br/><br/>You should apply if:<br/><br/>You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impacthelping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.<br/><br/>You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role wont be your last at Samsara.<br/><br/> We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.<br/><br/>Youre energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.<br/><br/>You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other.<br/><br/> You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.<br/><br/><b>In this role, you will:</b><br/><br/>- Build relationships across the business, including risk, compliance, and BizTech (IT & Security) teams, to understand key risks, financial/business controls, and control gap areas to inform IAs audit plan.<br/><br/>- Partner with ERM to design and deliver risk dashboards, heatmaps, and forward-looking analytics.<br/><br/>- Contribute to the buildout of continuous risk monitoring and early-warning indicators across financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risk domains.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with Internal Audit (IA) leadership to define and execute a data analytics strategy that enhances audit engagements, risk assessments, department metrics, board reporting, and other initiatives.<br/><br/>- Drive end-to-end delivery of data-driven internal audit projectsfrom scope definition through data acquisition, analysis, communication to key stakeholders, and formal reporting.<br/><br/>- Support the development and maturity of the enterprise risk management program by designing and implementing data-enabled processes for risk identification, assessment, and monitoring.<br/><br/>- Integrate analytics into SOX and operational audits to enhance control testing, issue analysis, and root cause evaluation.<br/><br/>- Apply advanced analytics and selectively use AI/LLM tools to enhance anomaly detection, predictive risk insights, and efficiency in testing and monitoring.<br/><br/>- Experiment with practical AI applications in governance reporting and risk dashboards, ensuring outputs remain business-relevant and actionable for leadership.<br/><br/>- Maintain and enhance internal data models, risk scoring frameworks, and dynamic dashboards using tools such as Tableau or Power BI.<br/><br/>- Champion Samsaras cultural principlesFocus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, and Win as a Teamwhile advancing data and risk analytics capabilities.<br/><br/><b>Minimum requirements for the role:</b><br/><br/>- 56 years of experience in risk advisory, internal audit, or governance functions with demonstrated ability to apply data and analytics in these contexts.<br/><br/>- Practical experience with risk assessment, prioritization, and mitigation processes.<br/><br/>- Ability to update, and maintain enterprise risk registers, heatmaps, and risk dashboards.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with risk frameworks such as COSO ERM, ISO 31000, and NIST RMF, and experience applying them in business settings.<br/><br/>- Experience developing and monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) and early-warning metrics.<br/><br/>- Hands-on exposure to GRC platforms (e.g., Diligent, Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow).<br/><br/>- Ability to align risk and compliance activities with governance structures and strategic objectives.<br/><br/>- Understanding of third-party/vendor risk management processes.<br/><br/>- Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for executive-level decision making and board reporting<br/><br/>- Working knowledge or experience in extraction and exploratory analysis of data from a range of data sources, leveraging data analysis and data visualization tools and techniques (e.g., Tableau, SQL, IDEA, Power BI, Python).<br/><br/>- Experience applying analytics and emerging AI/ML techniques in risk, audit, or compliance contexts (e.g., anomaly detection, predictive scoring, or automated reporting).<br/><br/>- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate risk and data insights to senior executives.<br/><br/>- Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple work efforts, be agile, and adapt quickly to changing needs<br/><br/><b>An ideal candidate also has:</b><br/><br/>- A bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Economics, or Management Information Systems.<br/><br/>- Demonstrated curiosity and practical experience applying AI/LLM tools in risk intelligence - such as dynamic reporting, predictive analytics, or continuous monitoring - while ensuring interpretability for executives.<br/><br/>- Proven ability to scale AI-enabled insights into governance processes without over-engineering solutions.<br/><br/>- Track record of building or maturing risk analytics programs within a corporate or consulting environment.<br/><br/>- Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) that reinforce technical credibility.<br/><br/>At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background.<br/><br/> All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law.<br/><br/> We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more.<br/><br/> Take a look at our Benefits site to learn is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with Working</b></p><br/>At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams.<br/><br/> Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements.<br/><br/> For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions.<br/><br/> In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements.<br/><br/> Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely.<br/><br/> All offers of employment are contingent upon an individuals ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.<br/></p><br/></p> (ref:iimjobs.com)

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