Audit Associate — Asset & Wealth Management

ACCA Careers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification support

Flexible hybrid work model

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Audit Services professional to join our Chicago-based hybrid team. You will support audits across Asset and Wealth Management, plan engagements, and analyze processes and risks with a focus on controls and governance.

The role emphasizes professional skepticism, collaboration, and delivering high-quality audit observations. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in audit or related fields, a bachelor’s degree, and a willingness to pursue certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 2-4 years in internal audit, risk, or public accounting/consulting in financial services.
• Interest or experience in Asset and/or Wealth Management preferred.
• Professional certification (or progress toward) CIA, CPA, CFA, CISA, CFSA, or CFE encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Analyze processes and controls to identify risks and gaps.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Deliver work that adheres to Internal Audit standards and methodology.
• Understand business processes, risks, and regulatory requirements within Asset and Wealth Management.
• Execute audit testing, including interviews, walkthroughs, and data analysis.
• Document findings clearly and assist in drafting observations and issues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an Audit Services professional to join our Chicago-based hybrid team. You will support audits across Asset and Wealth Management, plan engagements, and analyze processes and risks with a focus on controls and governance.

The role emphasizes professional skepticism, collaboration, and delivering high-quality audit observations. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in audit or related fields, a bachelor’s degree, and a willingness to pursue certifications.