Data & Analytics Development Programme - Internal Audit

In year two, you will join a different Internal Audit delivery team to further develop your audit and data skills. This experience will deepen your understanding of Nationwide and show how evidence and insight support robust audit conclusions.

The final year includes a short secondment in another area of the business, followed by a return to Internal Audit to take on greater responsibility and prepare for a potential future Principal role.

No two days are the same. Activities could include analysing data, reviewing processes and controls, meeting stakeholders, discussing findings with an audit team and developing data insights that support audit conclusions.

Modern technology will be an important part of the experience. Depending on your work, this could include using Databricks, Python, SQL and AI-enabled audit solutions to investigate complex risks, generate insight and support better decision-making.

The programme develops highly transferable skills in analytics, audit, stakeholder management, data, communication and problem solving. Its varied, project-based pace combines structured audit delivery, stakeholder commitments and ongoing learning. A professional audit qualification is included, alongside hands-on technical data training throughout the programme.

Who we’re looking for on the Data & Analytics Development Programme – Internal Audit

We're looking for driven, curious people with high standards, curiosity and a genuine interest in Data & Analytics. You'll share our determination to push for better and put customers first, not just in what you deliver, but in every decision you make. Whatever your route, our Data & Analytics Development Programme will help you build the skills and experience for a rewarding career in banking.

To succeed on our Data & Analytics Development Programme, you'll need to show:

• Curiosity about how organisations work and the confidence to challenge assumptions.
• An analytical mindset and interest in using evidence to investigate complex risks.
• An interest in coding or mathematics, with enthusiasm for developing your skills.
• The ambition to keep growing, take on new challenges and build towards your next career step.
• A logical, methodical approach, with the ability to understand both the detail and the bigger picture.
• The confidence to build relationships and work with colleagues across the business.
• Drive, high performance and a commitment to learning from feedback and setbacks.
• A determination to push for better and put customers first in the decisions you make.

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:

• Feel what customers feel – We step into our customers’ shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind
• Say it straight – We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think – we’re honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand
• Push for better – We don’t settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development
• Get it done – We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

The extras you’ll get

High performing and purpose-driven colleagues deserve a rewarding career and competitive benefits to match. We offer you:

• Structured learning, personalised development and hands-on experience to help you build future-ready skills and progress your career in banking
• 25 days holiday each year, which increases over time to 30. Plus, you can ‘buy’ up to 10 extra days
• The opportunity to earn an annual bonus based on your performance
• Private medical insurance to help you access additional healthcare when you need it
• Wellhub access to a range of free and paid fitness and wellbeing options, plus free on-site gyms at selected locations
• A highly competitive pension to help you start building your financial future 
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 14 paid hours each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
• Life assurance to provide additional peace of mind for you and the people who matter to you

Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society

We forge our own path at Nationwide.

As a mutual, we’re owned by our members - those customers who bank, save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don’t see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

If you’re inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you’re one of us.

At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.

We are purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.

What to do next

If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button, where you’ll be asked to answer a few quick questions for us.  

We’ll send you our online assessments to complete and there will also be a short video interview to find out more about you. If you are successful, you could be selected to attend one of our assessment centres which run from December 2026.

VISA Sponsorship information

As a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the applicable Immigration Rules and guidance (which are subject to change). The Skilled Worker route has specific requirements relating to skill level of the role and minimum salary expectations. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited or may not be possible for some programmes.

VISA Sponsorship cannot be offered on this programme.

All successful applicants with need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK on commencement of employment and for the duration of the programme applied for without requiring sponsorship.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at Early.Careers@nationwide.co.uk