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. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.
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:
1. 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.
2. Analyses audit data and observations and documents audit tests and conclusions and findings.
3. Prepares remediation plans and makes recommendations which are subject to review by audit management.
4. Reviews and evaluates control structures to determine the adequacy of internal controls, operating efficiency and customer service.
5. Performs tests of records and accounts and verifies compliance with regulations and sound business practices.
6. 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.
7. Validates implemented Management Action Plans by the audit clients.
8. Collaborates with and leverages data analytics and information technology specialists, as appropriate, to identify and implement advanced testing methods.
Qualifications & Experience Required
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. University (Degree)
12. 1+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred
Competencies Required
13. 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.
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.
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.
Related SkillsAdaptability, Auditing, Audit Process Improvement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Technology Systems
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Company Overview
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. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.
Our Culture of Impact
At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.