Senior Consultant , Control Tester

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Risk & control testing

Collaboration & communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Educación

College or university degree

Herramientas

Testing templates

Control testing methodology

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking Sr Consultant to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Testing). This 1LOD Testing team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all Business Units and Corporate Functions. As a key member of this team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting risk management activities across the organization. This includes the opportunity to be immersed across multiple operational and compliance areas, with opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest.This role will operate under general supervision; however, will primarily work independently to actively execute control test plans. Regular activities include a risk-based control review, effective test execution, and an in-depth analysis of control test results to identify key trends and solutions.**The key responsibilities of the role include:*** Leads and executes controls testing, walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.* Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and in line with testing quality expectations.* Draft reporting and incorporate feedback resulting from Test Lead/Manager review.* Responsible for identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.* Work closely with stakeholders of varying levels to remediate risk areas while driving improved operations/compliance.* Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed.**The successful candidate will benefit from having:*** College or university degree is required* 5+ years of risk and control testing experience* Experience in financial services industry, including regulatory experience* Understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies* Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written* Excellent analytics skills and attention to detail* Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines