Associate Specialist (Lead) Control Testers x 3 - Chief Control Office

086 NT Mgmt Services Ireland Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Ireland seeks an Associate Specialist, Control Tester to join the Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function. You will execute risk-based control tests and support testers, contributing to standardized testing across business lines.

The role offers independent work with supervision, opportunities to deepen expertise in control frameworks, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to address deficiencies and remediation actions.

Qualifications

• College or university degree required.
• Several years of risk and control experience.
• Experience in financial services industry or transfer agency is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of control frameworks and testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.
• Performs quality review of testing workpapers to ensure accuracy and adherence to methodology.
• Lead representative to engage stakeholders in all critical testing phases.
• Provides support to Testers to ensure testing is effective and efficient.
• Monitors all testing phases including escalation of deficiencies and delays.
• Compiles, manages, and socializes monthly, quarterly or annual testing reports and dashboards.
• Helps identify and escalate follow-ups and remediation actions.
• Collaborates with business partners to obtain remediation action plans and tracks status.

Skills

Risk & controls

Testing methodologies

Financial services

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

College degree

Job description

About Northern Trust

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

Continue to learn, grow and evolve No matter what greater means to you, we can help you find it.

We believe in empowering our partners with the resources, support and opportunities to achieve greater and reach their full potential. A strong focus on individual career development and growth is just one way we help you reach your goals. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to strengthening the communities in which we live and work.

Associate Specialist, Control Tester

We are seeking an Associate Specialist, Control Tester to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Control Testing).

This 1LOD Testing team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all Business Units and Corporate Functions.

As a key member of this team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting risk management activities across the organization. This includes the opportunity to be immersed across multiple operational and compliance areas, with opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest. This role will operate under general supervision; however, will primarily work independently to actively execute control test plans and support Testers within the team with their respective execution. Regular activities include a risk-based control review, effective test execution, and an in-depth analysis of control test results to identify key trends and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.
• Performs quality review over testing workpapers (produced by other testers) to ensure execution and documentation meet First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and testing quality expectations.
• Lead representative to ensure relevant stakeholders are appropriately engaged in all critical testing phases.
• Provides support to Tester(s) to ensure testing is being performed effectively and efficiently.
• Responsible for monitoring all testing phases including escalation of significant deficiencies and/or testing delays.
• Compile, manage, submit and socialize required monthly, quarterly or annual reporting including test results, dashboards and/or testing issue remediation status.
• Responsible for assisting in the identification and escalation of followups and potential deficiencies.
• Work closely with the business partners to obtain issue remediation action plans, track and report status of remediation actions, including maintaining dialogue with the business to ensure timely remediation of issues.
• Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed.

Candidate Profile

• College or university degree is required.
• Several years of risk and control experience.
• Experience in financial services industry, Fund Accounting or Transfer Agency experience an advantage.
• Deep understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies.
• Self‑motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, with varying organizational levels including senior management.
• Excellent analytics skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including experience mentoring.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines.
• Additional Job Description Additional Job Description Attachments.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with. Looking for greater? You found it.

A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Terms and Conditions

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It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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