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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’ll need you to build rewarding relationships across the organisation and externally to understand customer needs, resolve problems and support the delivery of the Society blueprint.
You’ll also attend development workshops and complete any set qualifications and training aligned to achieve your best.
Our Internal Audit function provides independent assurance to the Board and executive management on the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls to monitor, manage and mitigate key risks to achieving the Society's objectives and protecting its assets, reputation and sustainability.
Location
At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.
For this job you'll spend at least two days per week, based at our London office. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.
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
On the Audit programme, you’ll develop towards the role of an Audit Senior over a 3-year period gaining the knowledge, skills and network our Audit function requires.
The programme journey will include 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.
To support your journey to become an Audit Senior you’ll have the opportunity to obtain a recognised Internal Audit professional qualification.
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.
You’ll gain access to a bespoke 18-month learning journey to develop core business skills that complement role-specific development and you’ll meet and work alongside a range of diverse like-minded individuals from across the organisation.
About you
Dare more. Develop more. Deliver more.
• Bold in living our Customer First behaviours, you are innovative and have a growth mindset
• Development is something you expect and embrace
• You push for high performance – from yourself and those around you
• You have a high standard of numerical, written, and verbal communication skills
• You’ll have the ability to analyse and problem solve to identify challenges and propose solutions
• Through research and experience, you’ll have commercial awareness of Nationwide Building Society and the Financial Services industry
Entry requirements:
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:
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Level 4 Internal Audit Apprenticeship
• Two years’ experience in a relevant 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 (£36,250pa), 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
What makes us different
At Nationwide, we're making banking fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. Unlike the banks we are owned by our members, not shareholders. That’s anyone who banks, saves or has a mortgage with us. Which means we can always focus on what’s best for them. It’s our fundamental difference.
You'll feel that difference when you join our Early Careers programmes. When you're inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about customers, you're one of us. An advocate for positive change.
