Senior Auditor - Asset & Wealth Management

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

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Audit Services offers financial services professionals the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and impactful issues in the industry. Our team applies insight, objectivity, and technical expertise to help protect and strengthen Northern Trust’s legacy. We are a collaborative, globally connected team of over 200 professionals.

The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting and documenting audits across Asset and Wealth Management. This role leads audit project teams, which includes providing oversight to the audit team and communicating results of the engagement to management. The Senior Auditor provides technical expertise and training to auditors within the engagement audit team and works closely with Senior Audit Managers to confirm the scope of the audit and to devise an appropriate testing approach to be performed during the engagement.

Major Duties

• Leads moderately complex audits end to end - one at a time
• Advancing understanding of audit methodology/standards
• Advanced testing and first level reviews of less complex tests
• Lead presentations of findings

Planning

• Assist in the development of the audit objective and testing approach
• Lead as Auditor in Charge (AIC) on less complex audit engagements
• Complete planning documents
• Lead walkthroughs, develop process flows; identify risks collect materials
• Develop Opening Meeting deck
• Drafts risk and controls; assign inherent risk rating

Fieldwork

• Perform higher complexity tests
• Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings
• Perform first level (L1) reviews on less complex tests

Reporting

• Assist in first drafts of audit issues
• Assist in drafting report

Data Analytics

• Proactively identify DA opportunities

Issue Validation

• Performs testing
• Drafts memo

Knowledge/Skills

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

Experience

• A College or University degree and 3+ years auditing experience in a financial institution

Working Model

Hybrid ()

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Salary Range

$74,200 - 126,200 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.