Internal Audit Technology Specialist (AuditBoard Administrator) t

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a team member in Internal Audit at Nationwide, 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. This is a hybrid position located in Columbus Ohio and you will be required to come into the office two days per week. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. Job Summary We are seeking a technology-driven internal audit professional with hands-on experience in AuditBoard platform administration and optimization. This role bridges audit methodology and technology, ensuring our internal audit processes are efficient, compliant, and data-driven. 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. If you have the desire to learn continuously, think critically and can see the big picture, we want to know more about you! 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.

Requirements

Background in IT audit, internal audit, or GRC systems administration.
Strong technical skills in system configuration, workflow design, and user management.
Ability to translate audit requirements into system capabilities.
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.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP) or progress toward becoming certified desired.
Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain AuditBoard settings to align with audit standards and organizational policies.
Manage user roles, permissions, and workflows for secure and streamlined audit execution.
Develop and optimize audit templates and reporting tools for consistency and accuracy.
Collaborate with internal audit, IT, and compliance teams to integrate AuditBoard with enterprise systems.
Provide training and support to audit teams, while staying current on AuditBoard updates and best practices.
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.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

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
and more