Internal Audit - Evergreen

Nationwide; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Pension plan

Casual attire

Job summary

Nationwide in Columbus, OH is seeking a Specialist, Internal Audit to plan and execute audits across multiple businesses, using advanced analytics to improve efficiency and risk management. You will lead engagements, communicate findings, and collaborate with clients to drive meaningful improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP) or progress toward them, and typically 4–6 years in audit or risk.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, technical, or related field preferred.
• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP or progress toward certification desired.
• Typically 4–6 years of experience in audit or risk management; insurance/financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and leads planning activities, conducts client interviews, and develops audit plans.
• Tests controls across audits; uses analytics and data visualization to perform population testing.
• Documents issues and improvement opportunities; collaborates with clients on risk mitigation.
• Mentors less experienced staff and provides feedback to team members.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Business/IT concepts

Project management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

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.
At Nationwide, Internal Audit is more than a control function — it is a trusted partner helping the organization see risks around the corner. We provide independent, objective assurance and consulting that helps strengthen risk management, control, and governance across the enterprise.
Why Internal Audit
A career in Internal Audit offers broad exposure to Nationwide’s businesses, including Corporate Services, Nationwide Technology, Nationwide Financial, Property & Casualty, and Third-Party Operations. Our work includes assurance engagements, advisory services, data analytics, and thought leadership, giving associates the opportunity to learn the business deeply while making a meaningful impact.
Candidates who thrive here are curious, strong communicators, collaborative relationship builders, and thoughtful problem-solvers. We welcome candidates with a range of experience, from less experienced auditors who are ready to learn and grow to seasoned audit leaders who can bring strategic perspective and mentor others. Internal Audit is also a great place to build a long-term career, with opportunities to grow across levels and specialties as you expand your experience.
A great time to join
As the team continues to evolve, this is an exciting time to bring your perspective to Nationwide and help shape what comes next. If you are energized by change, development, and the chance to contribute in a visible and meaningful way, we’d love to connect with you.
What you can expect

• Exposure to a wide range of businesses and risk areas across Nationwide.
• Opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and business acumen.
• A team that values curiosity, partnership, and continuous learning.
• Work that helps protect people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care.

If you’re interested in building a career where you can learn, grow, and make an impact, Internal Audit at Nationwide may be the right next step for you.
This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis.
The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s):
1 Nationwide Blvd, Columbus Ohio
Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote.
This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
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Job Description Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Audit Director/Audit Officer
Typical Skills And Experiences
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field preferred.
License/Certification/Designation: Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP) or progress toward becoming certified desired.
Experience: Typically, four to six years of experience in audit, risk management or a related field. Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 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.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions
Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: 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. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
Note To Employment Agencies
We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
The national salary range for Specialist, Internal Audit : $79,500.00-$148,500.00
The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Internal Audit : $79,500.00 - $119,500.00