Senior Consultant, Control Tester x3 - Chief Control Office

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is expanding its Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function and seeks Sr Consultant(s) to standardize testing practices across business units and corporate functions. You will play a pivotal role in supporting risk management activities, performing risk-based reviews, executing tests, and analyzing results to identify trends and actionable solutions.

This role offers exposure across multiple operational and compliance areas, with opportunities to specialise in areas of interest and

Qualifications

• College or university degree is required.
• Strong risk and control testing experience.
• Experience in financial services industry, including regulatory experience.
• Understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Leads controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.
• Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and methodologies.
• Draft reporting and incorporate feedback from Test Lead/Manager review.
• Identify and escalate follow-ups and potential deficiencies.
• Work with stakeholders to remediate risk areas and improve operations/compliance.
• Assist with control projects and risk initiatives as directed.

Skills

Risk testing

Control testing

Financial services experience

Regulatory experience

Communication skills

Education

College or university degree

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.

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.

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.

We are seeking Sr Consultant(s) to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD 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. 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.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Leads controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.
• Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and in line with testing quality expectations.
• Draft reporting and incorporate feedback resulting from Test Lead/Manager review.
• Responsible for identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.
• Work closely with stakeholders of varying levels to remediate risk areas while driving improved operations/compliance.
• Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed.

The Successful Candidate Will Benefit From Having

• College or university degree is required
• Strong risk and control testing experience
• Experience in financial services industry, including regulatory experience
• Experience in Fund Accounting or Transfer Agency is an advantage
• Understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies
• Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent analytics skills and attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines

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.

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 [e-mail]. 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.