Senior IT Auditor, Information Technology - Audit Services (2 posts available)

Northern Trust Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corporation is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to conduct audit examinations and improve audit processes. This role involves leading audits, providing expertise, and ensuring compliance with audit standards in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have strong technical and analytical skills, with several years of auditing experience in a financial context, to enhance operational efficiency and controls.

Benefits

Flexible work culture

Movement within the organization encouraged

Access to senior leaders

Qualifications

• Several years of auditing and systems experience required.
• Specialized technical audit experience preferred.
• Capitalized knowledge of NIST Cyber Security Framework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document audit examinations across the organization.
• Lead audits, provide consulting, and manage special projects.
• Evaluate technology controls for design and operating effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Issue writing skills

Technical auditing skills

Communication skills

Education

College or University degree

Tools

Word

Excel

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Senior IT Auditor, Information Technology - Audit Services (2 posts available), London

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Client:

Northern Trust Corporation

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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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

The Senior IT Auditor, Information Technology (IT) is responsible for conducting and documenting audit examinations throughout Northern Trust Corporation. The role is a direct report to the Associate Director, IT Audit Services, and is responsible for completing audits within the stated budget, timeframes, and in accordance with the Audit Services Department Policies and Standards. The Senior IT Auditor provides input to improve operational efficiency and/or to enhance the design or operating effectiveness of the internal control environment. The role also provides technical and auditing expertise, training, and coaching, to auditors during the audit engagement.

Functions in various roles on audit engagements, including leading audits and providing consulting or oversight functions based on the needs of the team

Manages and performs special projects as needed

Perform systems/applications, integrated audits and project implementation reviews

Follow up and perform validation of remediation activities to ensure audit issues are effectively resolved

Communicates with partners at all levels, across various business units

Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units and their functions to ensure operations, services, and systems have suitable audit controls in place (i.e., design of the control environment)

Evaluate technology processes and technology controls for design and operating effectiveness

Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses

Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Audit Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards

Completes and compiles a high quality summary of findings and recommendations for review in a concise and professional manner

Works closely with unit managers to devise specific technology related audit tests

Responsible for staying current on regulatory requirements and technological changes within the industry

Skills / Knowledge

Knowledge of audit procedures and technical security and control standards usually obtained through related work experience

Solid understanding of ITGC and related processes (e.g., Configuration Management, Vendor Management, Access and Identity Management)

Understanding of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) controls (e.g., Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management)

Skills as needed to perform testing of application controls (e.g., BC/DR, Application Security Testing, Interface Controls)

Skills as needed to perform testing of information security and cybersecurity controls (e.g., Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Network Security)

Analytical and organizational skills are necessary to conduct audits

Strong issue writing and workpaper documentation skills

Knowledge and awareness on NIST 800-53 controls, NIST Cyber Security Framework, SANS and Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a plus

Knowledge of technology controls around Cloud Computing reviews - AWS, Azure and Google cloud is a plus

Knowledge of systems and databases such as Windows, UNIX, MS SQL and Oracle is an advantage

Knowledge of the network devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers) is a plus

Relevant certifications are a plus

Experience Required

Several years of auditing and systems experience

Specialized technical audit or related experience is preferred

Experience with auditing procedures and technical security concepts

Ability to demonstrate understanding of risk and controls

A College or University degree is preferred and/or entry level auditing experience in a financial institution

Proficiency in Word and Excel a plus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and problem solving skills with attention to detail

Ability to proactively assess issues, identify solutions and problem solve

Ability to react and respond on a timely basis

Ability to adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environment

Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to tight deadlines

Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and various levels of technology and non-technology personnel

Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment skills are required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects

Must be a team player and able to work under pressure during peak periods

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’d 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 .

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.