Associate Specialist, BU Control

185 Northern Operating Sols Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Pune is seeking an Infrastructure Risk and Governance professional focused on Vulnerability Management. You will oversee vulnerability tracking, prioritize fixes by CVSS, and coordinate remediation with global process owners to reduce risk across production and non-production environments.

The role requires extensive risk and controls experience, strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and the ability to drive governance improvements in a global financial services

Qualifications

• Proven Risk professional with 10+ years in Risk and Controls.
• 7+ years of experience in Financial Services.
• Deep understanding of Vulnerability management, CVSS, and change integration.
• CISA, CIA, CRISC or related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to stakeholders on risks and controls for Infrastructure.
• Drive improvements in the Infrastructure control environment.
• Support reporting requirements for Infrastructure Risk and Governance.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders globally.
• Develop, test and execute risk-based assessments across the organization.
• Ensure meetings are effective and deliverables are timely.

Skills

Risk management

Controls governance

CVSS understanding

Stakeholder influence

Audit certifications familiarity

Job description

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. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Job Description: Infrastructure Risk and Governance Support – Vulnerability Management

Position Overview

The Infrastructure Risk and Control function plays an important role in preserving and enhancing the foundational strength of Northern Trusts control environment. In support of the business operating model this function has global alignment which is centrally managed, along with embedded control teams to ensure universal coordination and consistency in delivery. Candidates for this role need to be risk-minded, detail orientated and effective at driving efforts to conclusion. As part of the Vulnerability Management Oversight Role part of the Infrastructure Risk and Governance support team, you will participate in activities support the regional and global management owning and responsible for Vulnerability management process across platforms and technology implemented into production and non-production environment. You will be responsible to track the open vulnerabilities, identify priority based on the CVSS score, convey the priorities of the fixes to be performed and track remediation as per the priority identified. In addition, you will work with global process owners, to proactively manage and execute a control governance to reduce the opportunity for losses, errors, threats and risks.

Key Responsibilities

Provide stakeholders guidance on identifying key risks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the process and controls supporting the Infrastructure function.

Help to drive improvement of the Infrastructure control environment.

Support Infrastructure Risk and Governance team with various reporting requirements as needed.

Establish working relationships and communications with key stakeholders globally.

Help to develop, enhance and execute risk based assessments and testing across the organization.

Ensure that meetings are effective and deliverables are issued accurate, complete, and provided timely to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Proven Risk professional with 10+ years of Risk and Controls experience.

7+ years of experience in Financial Services.

Have a good understanding of the Vulnerability management process, how vulnerability management process integrated with the change management process, understanding of CVSS score, process around exceptions in case if fixes for vulnerability cannot be implemented etc., Good understanding of financial services regulations, risks and controls.

Internal Audit or Risk related Certification (CISA, CIA, CRISC, etc.) a plus.

Experience working at Big4 is a plus.

Highly motivated, self-starter who deals well with ambiguity and can execute effectively.

Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders of differing viewpoints to reach consensus.

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.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe. Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more. 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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APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

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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Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

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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