Senior Consultant - Controls Data and AI, Chief Control Office

Northern Trust; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Ireland is seeking a Senior Consultant – AI and Data Specialist within the Chief Control Office to design and implement the firm’s internal control architecture, taxonomy, inventory and quality standards.

The role requires deep AI and data experience, a delivery-focused mindset and strong communication to collaborate with risk partners and senior leaders on high-profile initiatives in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• Deep AI and data experience to drive efficiency and quality.
• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools desirable.
• Delivery-focused mindset gained through project or program management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define group-wide control architecture including taxonomy and inventory.
• Manage control inventory and quality measures.
• Oversee governance and reporting of the control inventory.
• Set up AI and data architecture to drive team activities.
• Use AI to drive efficiency and quality in initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for automated controls and/or machine learning.
• Collaborate with 1st and 2nd line risk and control partners.

Skills

Deep AI and data experience

Delivery focused mindset

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/management or related field

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

About The Role

The Senior Consultant – AI and Data Specialist, Chief Control Office role is a key role within the 1LOD that will be responsible for supporting the team that designs and implements Northern Trust’s internal control architecture, taxonomy, inventory and establishment of quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing AI solutions (e.g. defining AI use cases, context, prompting, output verification/validation) and managing large, complex data sets. These skills are critical given the team is both designing (i.e. defining controls to mitigate given risks) and implementing control initiatives (e.g. developing a control inventory mapped to risk) across Northern Trust. Experience in Operational Risk and Control is desirable but not essential. The ability to problem solve and drive efficiency through technology will be key. The candidate will also need programme/project delivery experience/exposure, supporting large, high profile pieces of work.

Verbal and written communication skills will be critical as the role will support liaising with key stakeholders and collaborating with senior business leaders on key initiatives. This is a newly created function, which will require self-starting abilities and a proven track record of delivery and execution in a fast paced global environment.

Major Duties

• Group wide control architecture including taxonomy and inventory – defining the minimum controls for all non-financial risks
• Control inventory including quality measures for all controls
• Ongoing oversight and management of the control inventory, adopted by Control Owners, including relevant governance and reporting
• Set up the AI and data architecture that will drive the team’s activities
• Use AI to drive efficiency and quality into all team initiatives
• Seek out and implement opportunities for increased usage of automated controls and/or machine learning
• Work with 1st and 2nd line of defence risk and control partners as required to develop and enhance risk and control management best practices

This job description provides a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Deep AI and data experience to drive efficiency and quality into team deliverables
• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools desirable
• Practical experience supporting the development and/or implementation of risk and control frameworks desirable but not essential
• Delivery focused mindset gained through project and/or program management experience
• Critical thinker with strong problem solving abilities who is able to organize and manage people and resources to effectively prioritize issues and respond to senior management, Boards and key stakeholders
• Strong communication written/oral skills, ability to communicate complex topics in a simple and concise manner
• Ability to engage a diverse set of stakeholders, build long‑term relationships, and create a collaborative and approachable environment
• Ability to think strategically, execute with precision and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field is preferable.

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.

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.