Lead Auditor, Asset & Wealth Management (Hybrid)

ACCA Careers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Auditor to conduct and document audits across Asset and Wealth Management. The role leads audit project teams, provides training to auditors, and collaborates with Senior Audit Managers to define scope and testing approaches.

The position is based in a hybrid environment with a generous benefits package and discretionary bonus potential. The Senior Auditor will perform fieldwork, reporting, and data analytics, ensuring adherence to audit standards and effective

Qualifications

• Knowledge of audit/accounting principles and a four year degree program is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills including effective business writing.
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications (CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA)

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex audits end to end.
• Develop audit objectives and testing approaches; act as Auditor in Charge on less complex engagements.
• Perform higher complexity tests and lead discussions with stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting audit issues and the audit report.
• Proactively identify data analytics opportunities.
• Perform testing and draft memos.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Auditor to conduct and document audits across Asset and Wealth Management. The role leads audit project teams, provides training to auditors, and collaborates with Senior Audit Managers to define scope and testing approaches.

The position is based in a hybrid environment with a generous benefits package and discretionary bonus potential. The Senior Auditor will perform fieldwork, reporting, and data analytics, ensuring adherence to audit standards and effective