Senior Audit Specialist - Financial Services (Hybrid)

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp in Chicago, IL, seeks an Audit Specialist to design and lead audit coverage across asset servicing and operations, planning tests and drafting results for executive review.

Reporting to an Audit Director, you will guide teams, interact with regulators, mentor staff, and strengthen internal controls. A BA and CPA/CISA/CIA/ACA/ACCA or MBA with 10+ years of financial services auditing is preferred. Excellent communication and report-writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of relevant auditing, risk management, regulatory, or systems experience preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, or MBA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design audit coverage strategies across a specialist area.
• Draft Board reports and present key risks to management.
• Lead and participate in audit engagements and testing activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on audit plans.
• Develop and mentor audit team members.

Skills

Auditing in Financial Services

Analytical Thinking

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA / CISA / CIA / ACA / ACCA / MBA preferred

Job description

Northern Trust Corp in Chicago, IL, seeks an Audit Specialist to design and lead audit coverage across asset servicing and operations, planning tests and drafting results for executive review.

Reporting to an Audit Director, you will guide teams, interact with regulators, mentor staff, and strengthen internal controls. A BA and CPA/CISA/CIA/ACA/ACCA or MBA with 10+ years of financial services auditing is preferred. Excellent communication and report-writing skills are essential.