Senior Audit Manager - Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change

Northern Trust; Boston; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to evaluate complex data governance and digital transformation projects. You will assess risks related to emerging technologies, lead risk assessments, and work with various teams to strengthen governance frameworks. Strong project management and audit skills are essential, coupled with certifications like CISA.

Qualifications

• Understanding frameworks like COBIT, NIST, DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK.
• Experience in evaluating IT risks and controls in financial services.
• Strong project management and assurance experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate implementation of data governance frameworks and regulations.
• Assess emerging technologies and associated risks.
• Lead assessments of complex transformation programs.

Skills

Data governance

Emerging technology risk management

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

CISA certification

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

SAFe certification

Tools

Collibra

Job description

Senior Audit Manager - Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change

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Our Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change (DEC) Audit team offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex global transformation initiatives at Northern Trust Corporation. You will evaluate complex subject matter across data governance, digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and large programs. Our team leverages experience and best practices to guide business units and corporate functions through their transformation journeys.

Our DEC team is growing and consists of an international group with expertise in data governance, emerging technology risk management, and project delivery. We aim to expand our footprint and support the increasing demand from Audit Services for business and corporate initiatives.

As a Senior Audit Manager in Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change, your role involves:

• Evaluating implementation of data governance frameworks and regulations like DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK, BCBS 239, and EU Data Governance Act.
• Assessing data architecture patterns such as Data Mesh and tools like Collibra.
• Evaluating risks related to AI use cases, including Copilot products and Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines.
• Assessing risks associated with blockchain architecture and digital assets.
• Leading assessments of complex transformation programs, delivering key risk messages to senior leadership.

Skills and Qualifications include:

• Understanding of frameworks and regulations such as COBIT, NIST, TOGAF, DORA, DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK, PMBOK, EU AI Act, and FFIEC requirements.
• Experience in evaluating IT risks and controls, especially in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and management concepts, with experience in financial services preferred.
• Ability to understand emerging technologies and articulate associated risks.
• Experience in program management and assurance of large transformation projects, including assessments and quality reviews.
• Deep understanding of project management processes, Agile, Scaled Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with audit teams, business units, and corporate functions.
• Analytical, problem-solving, multitasking, and project management skills; ability to produce impactful audit reports.
• CISA certification is required; PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe certifications are preferred.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and leadership ability.

Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid). The role involves a mix of office and remote work to provide flexibility.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Financial Services, Banking, Business Consulting

Location: Boston, MA with salary range $160,000 - $165,000, among other locations and salary bands listed.