Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors – all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy.
Overview of the Role
The Internal Auditor serves as a team member on complex audits, working under the direction of audit management and more senior auditors. Under moderate supervision, this job works on problems of diverse scope, performing complex financial, operational and integrated audits of the company’s operations using the organisation’s risk-based internal auditing methodology.
Key responsibilities
- Participates in activities such as the execution of detailed programs for audits, the review of financial, operational, compliance and risk systems, processes and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness and alignment with internal policies, procedures, regulations and industry standards.
- Analyses audit data and observations and documents audit tests and conclusions and findings.
- Prepares remediation plans and makes recommendations which are subject to review by audit management.
- Reviews and evaluates control structures to determine the adequacy of internal controls, operating efficiency and customer service.
- Performs tests of records and accounts and verifies compliance with regulations and sound business practices.
- Utilises Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of data analytics and other relevant tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Python) to perform effective and efficient audits.
- Validates implemented Management Action Plans by the audit clients.
- Collaborates with and leverages data analytics and information technology specialists, as appropriate, to identify and implement advanced testing methods.
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Proven ability to execute risk-based audit programs, test internal controls for design and operating effectiveness, and document findings in accordance with professional audit standards and methodologies.
- Knowledge of investment management operations and regulatory environments, combined with advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python) to perform efficient, data-driven audits.
- University Degree.
- 1+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred.
Competencies Required
- Communication & Professional Judgment: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex audit findings, coupled with sound analytical judgment, professional scepticism, and effective collaboration across audit teams and business stakeholders.
Additional Information
This role requires no regulatory designation.
Related Skills
- Adaptability
- Auditing
- Audit Process Improvement
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Management
- Technology Systems
Accessibility Support
Nuveen offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:
Phone: (800) 842-2755
Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.org
Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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