Audit & Assurance Data Scientist - Summer/Fall 2026, Winter 2027

Do you have a passion for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analysis? Do you yearn to have the impact of your work recognized and valued by more than just your development team? If yes, we have just the role for you.

In Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance practice, we make businesses and markets better. An audit is more than an obligation; it is an opportunity to see further and deeper into businesses. In our role as independent auditors, we enhance trust in the companies we audit, helping a multitrillion dollar capital markets system function with greater confidence. As we aspire to the very highest standards of audit quality, we deliver deeper insights that can help clients become more effective organizations.

You will be joining our collaborative Data Science team which leverages the most advanced technologies in machine learning and artificial intelligence to achieve the Deloitte Audit and Assurance vision of an AI-enabled audit. Some of our current projects focus on generative AI, prompt engineering, large language models, anomaly detection, clustering, and knowledge graphs.

Work You’ll Do

As a Data Scientist, you will be supporting the Data Science group and actively participating in the entire lifecycle of a data science project, including exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, model creation, and model optimization to boost performance and accuracy. It is important that the person in this role is proactive and independent. You should be a problem solver with an open mind and an eagerness to pick up new skills.

Specifically, you will be expected to:

• Develop, test, and deploy machine learning/AI models
• Collaborate daily with Data Science Managers and Senior Data Scientists to receive guidance and feedback on your work to develop your skills and ensure alignment with workstream objectives
• Be a contributor to the planning and direction of a project and effectively prioritize your tasks and objectives
• Contribute to internal discussions on emerging machine learning methodologies

Regardless of project type, your work will require:

• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills essential to interacting with clients and teams
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/assignments/ responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills in support of both innovative and operational enhancement opportunities
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across Deloitte team members and client stakeholders
• Ability to identify, learn, understand, and implement new concepts, frameworks and emerging technologies
• Ability to manage own personal and professional development; seek opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experience
• A strong understanding of Windows Based systems and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

The Team

Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services are focused on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together the diverse skills and industry experience of our people, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, along with assurance reports and valuable advice and insights across the corporate reporting landscape. Learn more about Deloitte Audit & Assurance.