VP, Internal Audit

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. With the ever evolving and increasing levels of internal auditing requirements, as well as heightened operational, financial, strategic and technology risks inherent in a Fortune 100 protection organization, Nationwide prioritizes internal audit as a critical component of our business strategy, governance and success. If you have the desire to develop and lead internal audit practices that drive business outcomes and deliver outstanding solutions and results, we want to know more about you! As the VP, Internal Audit, you’ll serve as a strategic executive leader, overseeing Nationwide’s enterprise‑wide internal audit framework across Business units and corporate functions. You’ll help reinforce a resilient, forward‑looking risk and control posture that supports sound risk‑taking, regulatory compliance and sustainable financial performance. We’ll also depend on you to shape the internal audit strategy, relationships with senior leadership, the Audit Committee and external stakeholders, and the development of IA talent. You will accomplish this by leading Internal Audit strategy for the use of cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, process intelligence and advanced analytics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Information Systems or a related field
Typically 15 or more years of progressive experience in internal or external audit, risk management, accounting, finance, technology and/or related control functions, with significant leadership responsibility in large, complex financial services or insurance organizations.
Demonstrated success leading a multi-disciplinary audit or risk team and interacting directly with Boards, Audit Committees and executive leadership.
Deep understanding of risk and control concepts across operations, financial reporting, technology, third-party risk, digital/AI and strategic initiatives.
Experience integrating AI, data analytics, process mining and digital tools into audit methodologies.
Exceptional ability to synthesize and communicate complex issues and large volumes of information clearly, concisely and with organizational sensitivity.
Proven track record of developing talent, building high-performing, inclusive teams and leading through change.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or relevant master’s in Accounting, Finance, Risk or Information Systems) preferred.
Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFA, CFE or similar strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the planning and execution of a multi-year, risk-based internal audit strategy across Nationwide’s Property & Casualty (P&C), Nationwide Financial (NF) and Corporate portfolios.
Ensures alignment to enterprise risk appetite, regulatory expectations, IIA Standards, and Audit Committee and Senior Management priorities.
Directs the coordination of assurance and advisory work across AVP and Senior Director portfolios to avoid duplication and deliver integrated coverage with a strong emphasis on digital auditing techniques.
Oversees the development, approval and ongoing refresh of the annual and multi-year audit plan, including risk assessments, operational and financial risk analysis, and audit prioritization.
Ensures timely and effective reporting to the Audit Committee, Executive Leadership Team and senior business leaders, including clear communication of key themes, emerging risks, issue trends and management response effectiveness.
Serves as primary day‑to‑day IA faceoff to business and corporate SVPs/EVPs and interactions with the Audit Committee, regulators, rating agencies and others.
Represents IA in key enterprise forums (e.g., risk committees, finance forums, strategy councils) and reinforces IA’s role as a trusted advisor.
Aggregates and aligns work across Business Assurance, Business Advisory, Third Party Operations, and Digital Auditing Insights to provide holistic, domain‑based coverage (operations, financial, strategic, technology, digital).
Ensures digital enablement (data analytics, process intelligence, AI and automation) is embedded in IA methodologies and engagement execution.
Oversees IA’s reliance strategy on first- and second‑line risk partners (e.g., Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Operational Risk, Technology Risk) to enhance coverage, reduce audit fatigue and leverage subject matter expertise.
Ensures clear expectations, governance and documentation of reliance approaches.
In partnership with peers, ensures IA methodology, tools and quality assurance practices conform to IIA Standards and leading practices.
Prepares organization for successful Internal & External Quality Assurance Reviews and responds to recommendations with appropriate actions.
Translates strategy into action by organizing work, setting clear expectations and ensuring the organization’s readiness for change in methodology, technology and organizational design.
Ensures the right balance of assurance and advisory skills, generalist and specialist expertise, and business, risk and technology experience across the team.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
Fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability within the Internal Audit function.
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