Internal Audit Analyst — Asset Servicing & ECOO

NACBA; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Audit professional to contribute to high-quality audits across Asset Servicing and the Enterprise Chief Operating Office. You will engage with experienced auditors, develop risk knowledge, and apply professional skepticism to assess controls.

The role focuses on planning, testing, reporting, and strengthening the firm's risk and control environment, with opportunities for cross-functional exposure, mentoring, and career growth within Audit Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Public Accounting, or Consulting within financial services.
• Understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, control frameworks, and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Develop an understanding of business processes, risks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and assess risks and contribute to audit planning and prioritization.
• Execute audit testing, including interviews and data analysis.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls and document results.
• Prepare workpapers and assist in drafting audit observations and recommendations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across risk and control functions.
• Collaborate with team members and engage with senior management.
• Support issue validation, retrospective reviews, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Deliver work that meets Internal Audit standards and Audit Services methodology.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Audit methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an Audit professional to contribute to high-quality audits across Asset Servicing and the Enterprise Chief Operating Office. You will engage with experienced auditors, develop risk knowledge, and apply professional skepticism to assess controls.

The role focuses on planning, testing, reporting, and strengthening the firm's risk and control environment, with opportunities for cross-functional exposure, mentoring, and career growth within Audit Services.