Nick Woods
About Nick Woods
Nick Woods is an Audit Director currently at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in internal audit and governance, having held various senior roles at Barclays and other financial institutions over the past three decades.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Nick Woods serves as the Audit Director at Nationwide Building Society. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's audit functions for three years. His role involves overseeing internal audit processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Prior to his current role, Nick Woods had an extensive tenure at Barclays. He worked as Managing Director in various capacities, including Head of Group Governance & Control Assurance from 2019 to 2020, and as Managing Director for Barclays Internal Audit across multiple divisions from 2014 to 2018. His experience at Barclays spanned several years, showcasing his expertise in governance and internal audit.
Professional Background in Internal Audit
Nick Woods has a robust background in internal audit, having worked at UBS as Group Internal Audit Director from 1997 to 2005. He also held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Internal Auditor at Northern Trust Corporation from 2007 to 2012. His career reflects a strong focus on risk management and compliance across various financial institutions.
Education and Early Career
Nick Woods began his career at Ernst & Young, where he worked as an auditor from 1993 to 1997. He later transitioned to Prudential as Technical Lead for Investment & Financial Risk from 2005 to 2007. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in internal audit and risk management.