Sr Director, Internal Audit- Business Advisory

Overview

An internal audit senior director position focused on business advisory for Nationwide's Property & Casualty, Financial, and Corporate functions. The role leads a consulting and advisory team, partners with senior leaders, and applies advanced analytics and AI to support enterprise risk management.

• Develop the Business Advisory strategy and engagement portfolio.
• Ensure advisory engagements deliver clear, practical, action‑oriented recommendations.
• Plan and lead advisory engagements supporting major initiatives, operational transformations, new product launches, and process redesigns across P&C, NF, and Corporate Functions.
• Structure advisory work to be risk‑based, aligned to IA methodology and IIA guidance.
• Provide senior management with insights, foresights, and thought leadership on emerging risks, control implications, and leading practices.
• Assist leaders in anticipating risk impacts and designing controls early in the change lifecycle.
• Partner with ERM, Compliance, Finance, Technology, and other risk partners for a coordinated risk and control view.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing risk work while avoiding duplication.
• Coordinate with Business Assurance and other IA leaders to ensure advisory work informs assurance coverage, risk assessments, and audit planning.
• Capture and share key themes and learnings from advisory work across IA.
• Use data analytics, process intelligence, benchmarking, and scenario analysis to support advisory recommendations.
• Leverage Digital Auditing Insights to bring advanced analytics and visualization into engagements.
• Lead and develop a highly skilled advisory team, setting expectations for client service, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Contribute to IA-wide methodologies, training, and communities of practice focused on advisory services.
• Lead a team of technology auditors with diverse backgrounds, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability within Internal Audit.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

The Director reports to VP, Internal Audit, leads a team of three direct reports and nine indirect reports, and oversees centralized management of the PRO rotation program.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management or related field; advanced degree (MBA or relevant master’s) preferred.
• License/Certification/Designation
  :
  Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, PMP, or similar strongly preferred.
• Experience
  : 10+ years of progressive experience in internal or external audit, consulting, strategy, operations, finance or risk management, preferably within insurance or financial services; track record of advisory work in complex environments.
• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
  :
  Expertise in audit methodology, governance frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance with IIA Standards; strong understanding of insurance/financial services operations; excellent stakeholder management, influence, and collaboration skills; strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills; demonstrated AI and analytical capability using data analytics, process intelligence, and scenario analysis; proven leadership capabilities.

Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Overtime Eligibility:
Not Eligible (exempt).

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment, some travel may be required. Location requirement: within 35 miles of Nationwide Plaza.

Work schedule:

Minimum 2 days in office, 3 days remote. Employment is on a Success Flex basis and does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off: 18 days upon hire (pro‑rated), nine paid holidays, 8 hours Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire and other workplace benefits.

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.