Internal Audit - Evergreen

To enable Nationwide to serve customers with the extraordinary care they deserve, we use advanced analytics to get insights from big data to provide meaningful audit results that improves business effectiveness and efficiency. No two audits are ever the same and the variety of work assignments gives us visibility and exposure throughout the enterprise. As a Specialist, you'll help drive continuous improvement to our processes and standards and execute assurance and advisory engagements. We'll count on you to help manage engagements from planning through reporting, including coaching and mentoring other associates, while navigating constantly evolving business environments and related risks.

Responsibilities

Participates in and leads some aspects of planning activities, including conducting client interviews, identifying key risk and controls, developing the audit plan and effectively communicating expectations with the auditee/client; Tests multiple business and technology controls for multiple audits concurrently; Uses critical thinking to understand and independently execute control testing and document results according to professional and internal standards; Uses analytics and data visualization tools to perform full population testing; Identifies and documents issues and process improvement opportunities through control testing; Employs strong communication and persuasion skills to effectively partner with clients to vet issue details, discuss effective risk mitigation activities and follow up on mitigation activities through resolution; Demonstrates leadership by mentoring and coaching less experienced staff, reviewing work performed by other team members and providing valuable upward and downward feedback; Develops relationships across the enterprise to provide outstanding service to all customers and serve as a trusted business advisor to clients, internal risk partners and others

Requirements

Typically four to six years of experience in audit, risk management or a related field; Applied knowledge in audit, business and IT general concepts and theory; Operational knowledge and application of audit practices to multiple functional areas; Knowledge of project management and motivational theory; Strong business insight; Critical thinking and decision-making skills for problem and/or enhancement identification and solution recommendation; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work in a team environment and work on multiple projects at a time; Strong organizational and time management skills; Leadership skills to empower and influence; Good coaching and consulting skills; Must reside within 35 miles of 1 Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio; Must not require employer-sponsored work authorization

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field preferred; Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP) or progress toward becoming certified desired; Experience in the insurance and financial services industry preferred; Curious; Strong communicator; Collaborative relationship builder; Thoughtful problem-solver

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision; Life insurance; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date; Nine paid holidays; 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off; 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off; 401(k) with company match; Company-paid pension plan; Business casual attire