Audit Manager - Data Science. R00AOR05263

Nationwide Building Society; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal pension with generous employer contribution

Paid volunteering days

Life assurance

Health and wellness access

Annual performance-related bonus

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an Audit Manager with a focus on data science in Swindon. You will conduct audit testing and utilize data insights to improve internal controls. Candidates should have substantial experience in auditing and proficiency in Python, along with strong communication skills. This role offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in auditing, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Extensive experience with Python and the ability to utilize it in a commercial sense.
• Curiosity and a keen interest in innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit testing as part of an audit team to assess internal controls.
• Utilize data insights to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to develop innovative data-led audit methodologies.

Skills

Auditing

Python

Analytical tools

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

Audit Manager - Data Science. R00AOR05263

Join to apply for the Audit Manager - Data Science. R00AOR05263 role at Nationwide Building Society.

This role is offered with hybrid working where possible. You will spend at least two days per week in the office, or 40% of your working time if part time, based at one of our London, Swindon, Bournemouth or Northampton offices. Further details will be provided by your hiring manager. More about our hybrid working approach can be found here.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct audit testing as part of an audit team to assess the effectiveness of internal controls with a data insights lens.
• Utilize data insights to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative data-led audit methodologies and solutions to continuously enhance the department’s data science capabilities.
• Stay abreast of industry developments and best practices to improve data-led audit processes.
• Contribute to the achievement of the Internal Audit strategy by sharing technical knowledge and developing colleagues’ data analytics skills.

About you

• Proven experience in auditing, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Experience as an auditor or with significant audit experience.
• Extensive experience with Python and the ability to utilise it in a commercial sense.
• Understanding and experience with other analytical tools and relational query languages such as SAS, SQL, etc.
• Ability to think laterally to solve problems.
• Curiosity and a keen interest in innovation and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Relevant certifications are a plus.

The extras you’ll get

• A personal pension – if you contribute 7% of your salary, Nationwide tops up by a further 16%.
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering per year.
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary.
• A range of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Wellhub – access to health and wellness options.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Training to help you develop and progress your career.

About Nationwide

We are a mutual owned by our members. We challenge the financial sector status quo and put customers’ needs first, sharing profits with customers and aiming to do good for society.

We are purpose-driven and focused on customer, community, and broader societal impact. We encourage growth, recognition, and a rewarding working life.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Financial Services and Banking

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nationwide Building Society. Get notified about new Audit Manager jobs in Swindon, England, United Kingdom.