CCAR & Financial Controls Analyst

Quest Oracle Community; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Discretionary bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Analyst for its Global Financial Control team to lead governance, documentation, and testing related to the CCAR program. The role collaborates with stakeholders to ensure proper controls and procedures across significant processes.

The position requires 2–5 years of relevant experience in financial services, with a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA or CIA is a plus, and the incumbent will work across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience in financial services preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk and likely sources of potential misstatement for significant processes.
• Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training regarding CCAR program and requirements.
• Communicate with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit.
• Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact. Able to facilitate discussions independently and reach decisions.
• Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services and systems have proper controls in place.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.
• Responsible for staying current on SOX/SOC/CCAR regulation and changes in the industry.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Adaptable to change

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Cross-time-zone collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CIA a plus

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an Analyst for its Global Financial Control team to lead governance, documentation, and testing related to the CCAR program. The role collaborates with stakeholders to ensure proper controls and procedures across significant processes.

The position requires 2–5 years of relevant experience in financial services, with a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance preferred. CPA or CIA is a plus, and the incumbent will work across multiple time zones.