Specialist, Internal Audit - Corporate Services

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a team member in Internal Audit at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, this Specialist position is on the Corporate Services (CS) team. The role focuses on audits pertaining to a variety of Nationwide’s corporate functions, including Investments, Finance/Controllership, Marketing, Legal & Compliance, Aviation, Human Resources, Corporate Citizenship, and Nationwide Pet. The Specialist will perform both assurance and advisory engagements, concentrating on Nationwide’s corporate operations, governance, and related information technology platforms. This role offers opportunities for experienced auditors or those with a corporate finance background to grow existing skills and develop new ones. The Internal Audit team utilizes advanced analytics to gain insights from big data, providing meaningful audit results that improve business effectiveness and efficiency. The work assignments are varied, offering visibility and exposure throughout the enterprise. This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, Ohio, requiring two days per week in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field preferred.
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.

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

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.

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