Principal Auditor

• Join Nationwide's award-winning, forward-thinking Internal Audit team at an exciting time of development. • Deliver high-impact audit work across a diverse range of business areas, helping ensure Nationwide continues to operate safely, sustainably, and in the best interests of its customers. • Work within a team that embraces innovation and increasingly uses data and analytics to generate deeper insights and deliver more impactful audits. • Working hours can be between 28 and 35 hours per week, with both part-time and full-time options available. • Also available in Swindon and Glasgow, with at least two days per week in the office (or 40% for part-time).

• Have proven experience in internal or external audit, or comparable risk management roles, ideally within financial services. • Hold a relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA, or have equivalent experience. • Have demonstrable experience of planning and delivering audit work, including testing controls and identifying risks. • Have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly and influence outcomes. • Be able to analyse complex information and use data insights to identify themes, trends, and issues. • Have experience producing high-quality audit documentation and reports to professional standards. • Have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Have experience working within financial services or a mutual/building society. • Have experience with data analytics tools applied to audit work. • Have experience working across multiple business areas within a large organisation. • Have experience with continuous auditing or agile audit methodologies. • Have experience validating and tracking audit issues through to resolution.

• Plan and deliver audit assignments, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with methodology. • Engage with stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle, maintaining a no-surprises approach. • Identify risks, test controls, and produce clear, impactful outputs. • Track and validate issues and support continuous improvement. • Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing Internal Audit team. • Apply a risk-based approach to identify key issues, provide meaningful insights, and offer constructive challenge. • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and communicate findings clearly to support better decision-making.

• Receive a salary from £47,000 (pro rata for part-time). • Take 25 days holiday, pro rata. • Access private medical insurance. • Receive a highly competitive pension. • Access an annual performance-related bonus. • Get training and development to help progress your career. • Access additional benefits through the salary sacrifice scheme. • Receive life assurance. • Access Wellhub for a range of free and paid health and wellness options. • Take up to 2 days of paid volunteering per year.

Nationwide is a mutual owned by its members — customers who bank, save, or have a mortgage with it. The society challenges the financial sector status quo, sharing profits with members and putting their needs first. Internal Audit at Nationwide plays a vital role in supporting the society, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, independent assurance and excellent customer outcomes.