Director - Internal Audit Strategy and Operations (StratOps)

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. 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.

Internal Comp Grade is H3

This position will report to the AVP, Internal Audit - Corporate Services and Strat Ops

As the leader of Internal Audit’s Strategy and Operations (StratOps) team you will be focused on driving the collective Internal Audit strategy forward by enabling the office across a broad-spectrum of  people, processes and technology initiatives. This could include providing leadership support and participating in recruiting, training and development, digital automation, operational excellence, quality assurance, policies & procedures, Board and executive reporting, and driving key department strategic initiatives. In this role on the Internal Audit StratOps team you will be helping to drive Internal Audit to be nimble, multi-skilled and innovative business partners.  

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.

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Job Description Summary

To enable Nationwide to serve customers with the extraordinary care they deserve, we use sophisticated 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 Director, you'll lead professional practice activities for the Office of Internal Audit (IA), including strategy development and execution, ownership of the Audit Practice platform technology, building organizational talent, change and technology innovation, people leadership and accountability, Board and Audit Committee reporting development and delivery (if needed) and enterprise-wide committee participation. You'll be indirectly responsible for the Internal Audit budget and our continuous improvements. You’ll work closely with the Chief Audit Executive, the Internal Audit (IA) leadership team, Enterprise Risk Management, Office of Compliance, Controllership and other enterprise leaders to provide risk management insights and thought leadership help achieve Nationwide's strategic priorities, internal audit practices and compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:   

• Assist in development of short and long-term strategic direction and audit methodology for Internal Audit.

• Owns IA’s technology to support the audit practice which includes managing external software vendor, internal Nationwide Technology relationships, IA leaders and hybrid leadership of IA AuditBoard administrators

• Develops, plans and execute office-wide training curriculum for data and analytics, technical auditing skills and emotional intelligence. Leads all aspects of delivery of orientation and onboarding processes for new hires, internal transfers and guest auditors. Develops recruitment strategy and operational execution in collaboration with leadership and Human Resources to include internal/external sourcing

• Creates agenda, oversees and facilitates the monthly leadership team and direct reports meetings which sets the strategy and management of the department.

• Prepares Board and Audit Committee materials by including internal audit engagement results, emerging risks and trends, issues and key internal audit activities.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external partners and leaders, various departments of insurance, Offi