Data & Analytics Development Programme - Internal Audit

If you’re ambitious, curious and enjoy solving problems, our Data & Analytics Development Programme - Internal Audit provides a structured route into a rewarding career in banking.

Use advanced analytics, automation and emerging technology to uncover insights, investigate complex risks and strengthen decision-making across Nationwide.

Whether you're a graduate ready to make an impact, or a career changer looking for a new challenge, you'll gain hands‑on experience, develop future-ready skills, and contribute to projects that deliver banking that's fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.

You’ll follow a tailored learning pathway designed to build the skills you’ll need for the future of financial services. Through digital learning, interactive workshops, insights from leaders and industry experts, and hands‑on experience in your role, you'll have plenty of opportunities to put your learning into practice. You'll also learn alongside colleagues from across Nationwide, helping you build your network and understand more about how our business works.

We’ll support your development through structured learning, personalised development and hands‑on experience, helping you grow with confidence.

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You’ll join the specialist Data Insight team within Internal Audit, using advanced analytics, automation and emerging technologies to help identify risks, uncover insights and provide independent assurance across the business.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you'll spend at least two days per week, based at our London office.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

Our Data & Analytics Development Programme has intakes in September 2027.

During the programme, you’ll join high‑performing teams that combine data insight, audit expertise and independent assurance to support better decisions across Nationwide.

You’ll start with an Internal Audit induction and training academy, including a dedicated data training pathway. From there, a structured three‑year journey will help you develop into a specialist data auditor through professional study, technical learning and real audit experience.

Career development conversations will support your progress, while a programme buddy will provide consistent support across your rotations. Your line manager will change with each rotation, and you’ll be part of a wider programme cohort overseen by Internal Audit Strategy & Operations.

The first year builds a strong foundation in internal audit, alongside time with the Internal Audit Data Insight Team to develop analytical capability. Mentoring and professional study will support this initial stage of your development.

In year two, you will join a different Internal Audit delivery team to further develop your audit and data skills. This experience will deepen your understanding of Nationwide and show how evidence and insight support robust audit conclusions.

The final year includes a short secondment in another area of the business, followed by a return to Internal Audit to take on greater responsibility and prepare for a potential future Principal role.

No two days are the same. Activities could include analysing data, reviewing processes and controls, meeting stakeholders, discussing findings…