Audit Manager - Risk and Control Enhancement

ACCA Careers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life & accident insurance

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a skilled Audit Services professional to design and lead audit validation activities within our Risk and Control Enhancement program. You will collaborate with audit teams, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes and strengthen control effectiveness.

The role emphasizes leading testing, training the audit team, and delivering timely results across multiple validations in a hybrid work environment. Authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience and a four year degree program is required.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures that relate to auditing/accounting standards and analytical skills are necessary to prepare audits.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing approach and ensure the scope of the audit validation activities is comprehensive and adequate.
• Lead walkthroughs, planning meetings.
• Provide training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.
• Work on several audit validations at a time and ensure work is delivered timely/within budget.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings.
• Challenge issues, propose root cause, draft issues and reports (including executive summary).

Skills

Audit procedures

Audit standards

Work experience 5+ years

Bachelor's degree

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Office applications (Excel)

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.

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.

Audit Services provides independent assurance over how Northern Trust manages risk, strengthens controls, and supports responsible growth. This role will bring managing skills to help designing and leading the execution of audit validation activities as part of the Northern Trust’s Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program. The successful candidate will work with audit teams, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes, challenge control design and effectiveness.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Develop testing approach and ensure the scope of the audit validation activities is comprehensive and adequate.
• Lead walkthroughs, planning meetings.
• Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.
• Work on several audit validations at a time and ensure work is delivered timely/within budget.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings.
• Challenge issues, propose root cause, draft issues and reports (including executive summary).

Skills / Qualifications

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Knowledge of audit procedures and standards usually obtained through 5+ years of related work experience and a four year degree program is required.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures that relate to auditing/accounting standards and analytical skills are necessary to prepare audits.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Working Model:

Hybrid ()

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Salary Range

$83,100 - 141,300 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits

Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

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.