Lead Auditor

JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Technical authority on Retail Investments and Compliance, Institutional Investments and Accounting, or Insurance Business Operations and serves as a resource for Corporate Audit staff and business partners on risks and controls. Leads audits and consultations by scanning for and assessing risks of a given area, documenting controls, and developing testing plans to address the risks, completing high risk testing, reviewing testing performed by staff, and drafting issues and reports. Will also assess risks posed by business area and assesses the frequency and depth of future audits. Works with leadership on planning and scheduling audits on their team. Runs audits and projects to assure that budgets and timelines are established and adhered to and monitors staff assigned to project to ensure objectives are met. Evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions based on industry and regulatory knowledge, addressing areas of identified non-compliance or where control improvements can be made while considering the impact of change within the business area. Communicates the audit process, objectives, timing, and outcome to business partners, senior management and where appropriate to entity audit committees and boards. Participates with team leadership on department-wide initiatives as applicable. Applies industry, regulatory, and organizational knowledge to recommend process improvements for their core area or the department and works with the leadership to implement changes. Provides mentoring, training, and feedback to staff in area of expertise, audit technical matters, and for personal development. Provides input to leadership on staff evaluations. Develops and maintains positive relationships with the business to assure key communication needs are addressed and expectations are managed while maintaining professional standards. Leads communication plan regarding the final report business collaborators with limited guidance from department leadership by articulating risks identified, recommending solutions, and effectively inspiring changes to policies or procedures. Participates and provides control consultation on corporate projects and committees (leading where appropriate) in areas of expertise. Supports the department\'s internal quality review process by performing quarterly quality assessments and providing the results and suggestions for improvements to Corporate Audit the leadership team. Leads efforts to work collaboratively with business partners to close audit issues through the department\'s Proactive Issue Management process for core areas of responsibility. Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, MIS, Risk Management, or other Business subject... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/04BD14D901F24305 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.