Associate Auditor: Financial Controls & Risk Insights

Careerwebsite; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Associate Auditor to perform and document routine audit examinations across the organization. Reporting to an Audit Team Lead, you will conduct audits within budgets and timelines, contributing insights to improve controls and efficiency.

The role requires knowledge of financial services auditing, strong analysis, and clear report writing. You will participate in cross-functional discussions and uphold the Northern Trust methodology while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Knowledge of auditing in financial services with relevant degree or entry-level auditing experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA or MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical, organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review departments to assess risks and controls; develop test steps and evaluate results.
• Stay current on regulatory rules and changes.
• Manage and perform special projects as assigned.
• Participate in meetings with business units to discuss audit results.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and partners.

Skills

Auditing in financial services

Analytical skills

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's or higher in accounting/finance

CPA/CISA/CIA/ACA/ACCA/MBA (preferred)

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an Associate Auditor to perform and document routine audit examinations across the organization. Reporting to an Audit Team Lead, you will conduct audits within budgets and timelines, contributing insights to improve controls and efficiency.

The role requires knowledge of financial services auditing, strong analysis, and clear report writing. You will participate in cross-functional discussions and uphold the Northern Trust methodology while delivering high-quality