Associate Consultant: Global Banking Controls & Compliance

126 Northern Operating Srvs Asia; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Manila seeks an Associate Consultant to support Global Banking control framework, collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and Audit to ensure operations align with policies. You will gather data, perform analyses, monitor controls, and assist in audits.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, Excel-based reporting, and driving process improvements through automation. The Manila office values collaboration across global teams, analytical thinkers, and clear communication, with

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in financial services, operations, risk, audit, compliance, controls, or a related function.
• Understanding of operational risk management and internal control concepts.
• Experience with policies, procedures, documentation, reporting, or quality assurance processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Experience with reporting tools, automation solutions, Power BI, Power Automate, VBA, or similar technologies preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution and maintenance of the Global Banking control framework through ongoing monitoring, documentation, and reporting activities.
• Work closely with Control Specialist in conducting risk and control assessments by gathering data, reviewing processes, performing analysis, and documenting results.
• Support the identification, tracking, and remediation of control deficiencies, ensuring action plans are documented and progressed to completion.
• Support internal and external audit engagements by coordinating responses, gathering evidence, tracking requests, and monitoring remediation activities.
• Monitor completion of control activities across Global Banking teams and follow up on overdue actions and outstanding issues.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of control documentation, evidence, and records to ensure completeness and adherence to established standards.
• Partner with business teams to identify opportunities to enhance controls, improve operational processes, and reduce manual risk.
• Assist in leveraging automation, reporting tools, and data analytics to streamline control monitoring and improve operational efficiency.
• Build effective working relationships with partners across Global Banking, Risk, Controls, Compliance, Operations, and Audit functions.
• Work on DACAs and liaise with Legal as well as RMs.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

VBA

Excel

Job description

Northern Trust in Manila seeks an Associate Consultant to support Global Banking control framework, collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and Audit to ensure operations align with policies. You will gather data, perform analyses, monitor controls, and assist in audits.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, Excel-based reporting, and driving process improvements through automation. The Manila office values collaboration across global teams, analytical thinkers, and clear communication, with