Audit Development Programme

Nationwide Audit is inviting you to join the new Audit Development Programme.

Over the course of the 3 years, you’ll rotate around the Internal Audit function, spending time with each of our audit delivery teams. This will include support to study for and obtain a recognised Internal Audit professional qualification. You will build your skills and knowledge working as an Audit Associate, gaining experience that will prepare you for an Audit Senior role and help propel your career within Nationwide.

We recognise the importance of learning in an office environment, these roles therefore offer a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a presence in our Swindon or London offices at least twice a week.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for someone with the energy and dedication to learn and develop the skills needed to be a great Internal Auditor. You’ll be able to work with and influence many different parts of the business, including Risk, Data and Analytics and IT to name a few.

Overview of the Internal Audit Development Programme journey

You’ll be working as part of a team to deliver audits to a high standard.  You will use your communication and influencing skills to present your findings to senior management and agree on the actions that should be taken. Your analytical skills will also be used in spotting areas for improvement in the focus and/or efficiency of the team’s work, whilst your influencing skills will be called into action in presenting these potential improvements to the business.

We’ll provide you with first-hand experience of how different parts of the business work together. This gives you the chance to build strong and lasting working relationships, as well as providing deeper insight and greater personal development.

1st year

During your first year you’ll build a foundational understanding of Internal Audit, paving the way to success in your following years. You will be in the equivalent of an Audit Associate role where you will work as part of a team to deliver audits to a high standard. We will support you as you start your Level 7 Apprenticeship in Internal Audit, providing you with first-hand experience and mentoring from one of our Senior Leaders.

2nd year

In your second year, you will have the opportunity to build on your understanding of Internal Audit as you continue to work with our audit delivery teams. You will enhance your new skills and broaden your experience as you take on more challenging assignments and step up to contribute more substantially providing greater insight and taking ownership of your work.

By the end of this year, providing you have shown success in your studies and your work is meeting the high standards expected of our auditors, you may be able to apply for an Audit Senior role.

3rd year

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to specialise in your chosen area of Internal Audit (e.g., IT, Finance, Economic Crime, Data Analytics, Quality Assurance, etc) while honing your Internal Audit skills. You will take on more responsibility and will work closely with the Audit Manager to lead audit assignments and coaching junior team members, building strong and lasting working relationships within Internal Audit and across Nationwide.

Having developed skills that display your competency within Internal Audit over the three years, and successfully completed your Level 7 Apprenticeship, we would expect you to be well positioned to obtain an Audit Senior role. As you roll off this programme, you will continue to be supported with development opportunities such as study support towards specialist professional qualifications linked to your chosen specialism, as you work towards the next step in your career journey with us.

About you

Whether you’re a recent graduate, contemplating a career change, or are already working in Internal Audit but seeking your next challenge, our Internal Audit development programme paves the way for a rewarding career in Audit. This role is all about developing core audit skills aimed at equipping individuals with the technical competency to perform engagements with impact, whilst staying abreast of the latest auditing practices.

In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must meet the following criteria

• Have right to work in the UK – if non-British, your current visa or immigration status must cover the duration of the apprenticeship which would span at least 42 months.
• Have been living in the UK or EEA countries for the last 3 years
• Have two GCSE’s at A-C/grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language 

And at least one of the following

• A degree in any discipline
• Level 4 Internal Audit Apprenticeship
• Two years’ experience in Financial or Professional Services 

In addition, we will also be looking for

• Great communication skills.
• The ability to plan and deliver work with attention to detail.
• Passion to deliver insights through data analytics.
• A curious mind that wants to get to the bottom of things.
• Motivation to learn and develop.
• Determination and drive to make a difference.

Nationwide will support your studies with time off work for your Apprenticeship studies and exams. To be successful you will also need to dedicate a significant amount of your own time for self-study, revision, and exam practice.

Our Customer First behaviours are all about putting customers and members at the heart of how we work together. You can strengthen your application by showing the behaviours that resonate with you, and how you might have already demonstrated these.

• Say it straight - This is about being honest and direct with good intent and saying what needs to be said in the room. It’s also about being clear, precise, and using language that we and, importantly, our customers and members can understand.
• Push for better - This is about aiming high and constantly looking for better in how we work together and serve our customers and members.
• Get it done - This is about prioritising what will have the greatest impact, being decisive and taking accountability for delivering on the end-to-end outcome.

The extras you’ll get

As well as a permanent contract and a competitive starting salary (£32,500pa), as a valued member of the team we offer you:  

• A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we’ll top up by a further 16%
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to an annual performance related bonus
• Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
• 25 days holiday

Why you should choose Nationwide

Our award-winning Internal Audit function works in a fast paced, customer-focused, and friendly environment and have an unmatched opportunity to interact with and add value to the largest building society in the world.

Our auditors have backgrounds in everything from Financial Crime and Compliance to IT and Retail. We use our expertise, critical thinking, and experience to complete internal audits across the whole Society.

What to do next

If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button.  You’ll need to attach your up to date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.    

We’ll send you our online assessments to complete and there will also be a short video interview to find out more about you. If you are successful, you’ll then be invited to attend one of our in-person assessment centres which will run in late May.   

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.