Senior 1LoD Control Testing Consultant

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp in Chicago seeks a Sr Consultant to join the newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function. You will support risk management across the organization, conducting risk-based control reviews and executing test plans.

The role requires a college degree, 5+ years of risk and control testing experience in financial services, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will work with stakeholders to remediate risk areas and improve operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of risk and control testing experience.
• Experience in the financial services industry and regulatory familiarity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute controls testing, walkthroughs, and operating effectiveness testing.
• Document testing activities using prescribed templates and control testing methodology.
• Draft reporting and incorporate feedback from Test Lead/Manager review.
• Identify and escalate follow-ups and potential deficiencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across levels to remediate risk areas and improve operations.

Skills

Risk & control testing

Collaboration & communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

College or university degree

Tools

Testing templates

Control testing methodology

Job description

Northern Trust Corp in Chicago seeks a Sr Consultant to join the newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function. You will support risk management across the organization, conducting risk-based control reviews and executing test plans.

The role requires a college degree, 5+ years of risk and control testing experience in financial services, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will work with stakeholders to remediate risk areas and improve operations.