Specialist, Internal Audit; Third-Party Operations

Overview

As a team member in Internal Audit at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location:
Columbus:
One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215.

Work schedule:

2 days in office, 3 days remote.

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

• Participate in and lead 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.
• Test multiple business and technology controls for multiple audits concurrently.
• Use critical thinking to understand and independently execute control testing and document results according to professional and internal standards.
• Use analytics and data visualization tools to perform full population testing.
• Identify and document issues and process improvement opportunities through control testing.
• Employ 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.
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring and coaching less experienced staff, reviewing work performed by other team members and providing valuable upward and downward feedback.
• Develop 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.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field preferred.
• License/Certification/Designation:
  Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP) or progress toward becoming certified desired.
• Experience:
  
  Typically, four to six years of experience in audit, risk management or a related field. Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is preferred.
• Knowledge, Abilities and
  
  Skills:
  
  Applied knowledge in audit, business and IT general concepts and theory. Must have an operational knowledge and application of audit practices to multiple functional areas. Must have knowledge of project management and motivational theory. Must have strong business insight. Must have critical thinking and decision‑making skills for problem and/or enhancement identification and solution recommendation. Must have 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. Must possess leadership skills to empower and influence. Must possess good coaching and consulting skills.
• Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
• Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Overtime Eligibility:
Not Eligible (Exempt).

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

ADA:
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Credit/Background Check:
Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

• 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.
• and more.
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Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.