Nelnet Audit Specialist in Avebury

Following Finastra’s sale of the Student Lending business to Nelnet, Finastra is providing temporary transition support by managing the recruitment process for this role. The successful candidate will join Nelnet as an employee and perform all work on behalf of Nelnet. Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities. The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days/week in Mississauga office requirement.

Job Summary

The Audit Specialist plays a key role in a dynamic, diversified financial services and technology company, partnering with one of our critical Canadian Lines of business to ensure risks are recognized and appropriately managed. The role is responsible for executing audits as prescribed in Internal Audit’s audit plan and support contractual external audits working extensively with the business to learn, document, and/or test processes to identify opportunities for improvement or gaps in controls and/or company policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits for compliance with policies, standards, key controls, regulatory requirements, etc. including testing, analyzing evidence and identifying issues.
• Manage contractual external audits conducted on behalf of our clients, working with the client external audit firm (audit such as CSAE 3416, SOC2, CSAE 3530, IT & Security Audit).
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls to manage risk within risk appetite and tolerance.
• Validate exceptions including quantifying risks, investigating root causes, and working with owners to establish action plans.
• Evaluate initiatives, processes, operations, implementations, etc. to ensure appropriate risks and controls have been considered.
• Identify and recommend improvements to systems, procedures and processes to minimize risks, improve efficiency, or generate cost savings.
• Apply analytical skills and knowledge of current auditing developments and standards to formulate appropriate solutions to problems.
• Prepare work papers to adequately document audit work performed and to support conclusions reached.
• Prepare formal written reports expressing opinions, review results with management and perform ongoing tracking and monitoring of remediation efforts.
• Maintain knowledge of current auditing standards and practices, information technology, InfoSec, industry trends, etc.
• Participate in department initiatives to further advance the Internal Audit function.
• Perform special projects as needed.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or other relevant field (e.g., information systems, business intelligence, computer science, etc.).
• Public accounting/consulting, Internal or External Audit - CSAE 3416, SOC2, IT & Security Audit, CSAE 3530, compliance audit or other relevant experience.
• Good to have experience in testing IT General Controls.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• High ethical standards and values with ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest degree of professional responsibility.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, regulations including SOX, COSO, AICPA, IFRS, ISO, NIST, ITSG-33, etc.
• Ability to build relationships and gain the confidence and respect of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and the ability to present to various levels of audiences from peers to senior management.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities, work under pressure and time constraints.
• Solid interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of risks, controls and auditing concepts, approaches, tools, techniques, frameworks and best practices.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information, reports, documents and diagrams.
• Must be detail oriented and have a strategic mindset.
• Able to work on weekends and evening as needed for audits and/or projects support.
• Currently pursuing or able to obtain within two years if employment relevant professional certification such as Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification, such as Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or similar.
• Experience in public company or regulated industry.
• Technology Audit experience in a Public Accounting firm.
• Security, Finance, Accounting or relevant field.
• Experience working in FinTech, Banking, or Technology industries.

As part of our hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help screen and shortlist applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. This position is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Compensation: CAD $80,300-110,000 per year depending on experience. Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net. Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.