Director, Audit Services

Northern Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Greater London seeks a Director for the IT Audit Services team. The role involves driving the execution of audit programs while interacting with senior management and fostering innovation in audit methodology. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, project management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in auditing practices.

Qualifications

• Seasoned auditing experience in the financial industry or public accounting is preferred.
• Director‑level experience in designing and delivering high‑quality internal audit programs.
• Experience assessing and auditing complex compliance risk management and regulatory technology controls.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to staff.
• Develop and deliver training to business process audit team staff.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Information Technology

Financial Controls

Audit Methodology

COSO

GAAP

COBIT

SOX

Special Investigations

External Auditors

Financial Statements

Accounting and Finance

CPA

Job description

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized award‑winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role / Department

This is a Director position within the Information Technology (IT) Audit Services team. The successful candidate will leverage existing subject matter expertise to help drive the strategic direction, implementation and execution of Northern Trust Global Cyber and Information Security internal audit programs.

The role will drive innovation in audit methodology and execute a multi‑year roadmap to modernize the audit lifecycle and deliver high‑impact assurance and advisory outcomes aligned with enterprise priorities and risks. This Director will interact and build relationships with senior management in Northern Trust’s Technology function and be responsible for drafting the annual audit plan and approach for the program coverage as well as overseeing the execution of the technology audit plan.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate some of the following skills:

• Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and management to influence a wide range of stakeholders including core technology security and product management, executive management, regulators and external auditors.
• Demonstrate strong initiative, project management and interpersonal skills, sound decision‑making, intuitive thinking, political awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to staff as well as foster an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork and communication.
• Oversee the professional development and performance management processes including recruiting staff, developing talent, building an effective technical team and resource optimization and alignment.
• Develop and deliver training to targeted business process audit team staff to act as cyber liaisons in their respective teams.
• Leverage a strong peer network and tap the industry for knowledge and intelligence to identify leading practice.
• Effectively represent and participate in various organizational and governance committees, task forces, programs, etc.

Skills / Qualifications

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Seasoned auditing experience in the financial industry or public accounting is preferred.
• Experience in developing and executing a formal strategy that reflects the organization’s risk profile, regulatory/legal requirements and current threats.
• Director‑level experience in designing and delivering high‑quality, high‑value internal audit programs for large businesses or regulated environments.
• Ability to engage a variety of stakeholders including senior management, security professionals and regulators in an appropriate manner.
• Experience assessing and auditing complex compliance risk management and regulatory‑related technology controls and tools across a variety of platforms against established standard and controls frameworks.
• Ability to adapt and react timely in a changing and dynamic work environment with tight deadlines and variable workloads.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged; senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at .

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

Internal Audit, Risk Management, Information Technology, Financial Controls, Audit Methodology, COSO, GAAP, COBIT, SOX, Special Investigations, External Auditors, Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance, CPA

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1