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Nationwide · 1 day ago

Internal Audit Technology Consultant (AuditBoard Administrator)

Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $145K/yr

6+ years exp

Nationwide is a leading insurance and financial services company that focuses on delivering extraordinary care to its customers. They are seeking a technology-driven professional to oversee the Internal Audit department's technology ecosystem, ensuring effective governance and continuous improvement of audit systems and processes.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for the configuration, health, and long‑term optimization of Internal Audit systems, ensuring alignment with audit standards, professional practices, and enterprise policies

Evaluate new system features, updates, and enhancements; develop adoption strategies and implementation plans for the department

Oversee the design and governance of user roles, permissions, and access protocols to safeguard data integrity and ensure appropriate segregation of duties

Direct the creation and continuous improvement of workflows and dashboard visualization that support audit planning, fieldwork, issue management, project tracking, and reporting

Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit and cross‑functional teams such as IT, Compliance, Risk, and Security to ensure AuditBoard and related systems integrate effectively with enterprise applications

Oversee data flows, automation initiatives, and configuration changes that support enterprise‑wide reporting and controls activities

Monitor system usage and adoption metrics; identify opportunities to enhance user experience and operational efficiency

Stay informed on AuditBoard releases, industry best practices, and emerging capabilities; provide recommendations to leadership for strategic enhancements

Demonstrates high-energy, flexibility, time management and strong communication skill by managing multiple assurance or advisory engagements at a time

Leads engagements, from planning to completion, with an authoritative level knowledge of auditing techniques and according to professional and internal standards. This includes, identification of key risks and controls in engagement plan, coordinating and reviewing work performed by engagement staff, summarizing issues, recommendations and conclusions in the engagement report and managing client relations. At times, performs engagement tasks of the highest complexity

Uses analytics and data visualization tools to perform full population testing. Identifies new ways to audit through data analytics, continuous auditing or other technologies

Manages engagement teams of approximately one to 10 associates. Assists with resource management activities for each engagement and provides valuable, real-time coaching and feedback to team members on both soft and technical audit skills

Drives ongoing risk assessments which serve as an input to the risk-based audit plan

Develops relationships across the enterprise to provide outstanding care to all customers and serve as a trusted business advisor to clients, internal risk partners and others

Contributes to initiatives and act as a change agent driving the unit to be more agile and innovative

Qualification

AuditBoard administrationGRC system administrationInternal audit experienceData visualization toolsAnalytical skillsProject managementChange managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsLeadership skills

Required

Experience in IT audit, internal audit, GRC system administration, or audit technology governance, with exposure to system lifecycle management and internal control frameworks

Demonstrated ability to design, govern, and optimize complex system configurations and workflows at scale

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate audit methodology and business needs into effective system capabilities

Ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, articulate system strategies, and manage stakeholder expectations

Excellent communication, collaboration, and change‑management skills to support the department's strategic vision

Typically, more than six years of experience in audit, risk management or a related field

Skilled knowledge in audit, business and information technology general concepts and theory

Must have an operational knowledge and application of audit practices for multiple functional areas

Must have knowledge or project management and motivational theory

Applied knowledge in assessing risk

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

Collaboration and ability to work in a team environment required

Must have strong organizational and leadership skills to prioritize multiple tasks and execute audit objectives timely

Preferred

Prior experience owning and implementing enterprise audit, GRC, or workflow management tools preferred

Experience in the insurance and financial services industry is preferred

Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, PMP) desired

Benefits

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.

Company

Nationwide

Glassdoor3.9

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.

Founded in 1925

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees