Auditor, Financial Services – Risk & Controls

ntrs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life & accident insurance

Well-being benefits

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago is seeking an entry-level auditor to join our Audit team. You will review departments to identify key risks and controls, develop test steps, document results, and craft concise findings and recommendations for leadership.

The role emphasizes staying current on regulatory changes, applying our audit methodology, and collaborating with business units to ensure proper controls are in place.

Qualifications

• Degree required; entry-level auditing experience in financial institutions preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) or MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities; report writing and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of auditing in financial services and basic accounting.

Responsibilities

• Review departments to assess risks and controls; execute test steps and document results.
• Stay current on regulatory rules and industry changes.
• Manage special projects and present audit findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure proper controls in operations.
• Develop concise summaries of findings and recommendations.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Analytical skills

Report writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Auditing certification preferred (CPA/CISA/CIA/ACCA) or MBA

Job description

Northern Trust in Chicago is seeking an entry-level auditor to join our Audit team. You will review departments to identify key risks and controls, develop test steps, document results, and craft concise findings and recommendations for leadership.

The role emphasizes staying current on regulatory changes, applying our audit methodology, and collaborating with business units to ensure proper controls are in place.