Senior Audit Manager, Asset & Wealth—Hybrid

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

The Northern Trust Company is seeking an Audit Manager in a hybrid role based in Chicago. You will lead audit projects across Asset and Wealth Management, oversee audit teams, and ensure high-quality execution with strong controls testing and reporting.

Ideal candidates possess a college degree and 5+ years of auditing experience within financial institutions, with professional certification preferred. The role emphasizes independence, coaching, and risk-based auditing practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professional skepticism and understanding of audit/ accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently on audits
• Design and lead audit execution for multiple audits
• Verify test steps aligned with controls
• Lead more complex audits and mentor junior staff
• Plan audit scope and lead walkthroughs and fieldwork
• Draft issues, reports and perform data analytics as needed

Skills

Auditing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Northern Trust Company is seeking an Audit Manager in a hybrid role based in Chicago. You will lead audit projects across Asset and Wealth Management, oversee audit teams, and ensure high-quality execution with strong controls testing and reporting.

Ideal candidates possess a college degree and 5+ years of auditing experience within financial institutions, with professional certification preferred. The role emphasizes independence, coaching, and risk-based auditing practices.