Aspiring Auditor - Financial Services Controls

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Trust Company is seeking an Audit professional to review departments, assess risks and controls, and execute test steps in our internal audit function in Chicago. You will stay current on regulatory changes, manage special projects, and present findings with clear recommendations to partners at all levels, ensuring robust controls across the business.

Join a global financial services leader committed to integrity, service, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and a strong

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Effective report writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review departments to assess risks and controls; design and execute test steps; document results.
• Stay current on regulatory rules and changes.
• Manage and perform special projects.
• Present audit results to business units.
• Communicate with partners at all levels; provide recommendations.
• Ensure control environment designs and operations have proper audit controls.
• Evaluate management, processes, controls, and practices.
• Apply analytical skills to review information for weaknesses.
• Develop understanding of Northern Trust Audit Methodology and adhere to standards.
• Prepare high-quality summaries of findings and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Report writing

Communication with stakeholders

Education

College/University degree

Professional accounting certifications (CPA/CISA/CIA/ACCA/ACA) or MBA

Job description

The Northern Trust Company is seeking an Audit professional to review departments, assess risks and controls, and execute test steps in our internal audit function in Chicago. You will stay current on regulatory changes, manage special projects, and present findings with clear recommendations to partners at all levels, ensuring robust controls across the business.

Join a global financial services leader committed to integrity, service, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and a strong