Senior IT Auditor: Lead Cyber & Tech Risk Assessments

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 89.000 - 151.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Northern Trust Company in Chicago is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to lead IT audit engagements across technology, cybersecurity, governance, and operations. You will evaluate controls, coordinate with teams, and communicate results to management.

The role requires 4–5 years in IT audit or related fields, deep knowledge of audit methodologies, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide audit teams and stakeholders.

Formación

• Minimum of 4–5 years of IT audit, technology risk, or related systems experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, technology and cybersecurity risks, internal controls, and applicable standards.
• Ability to assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT, application, security, and technology-related controls.
• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, data, cloud technologies, and technology governance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and business judgment skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and independently or as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Leadership and Management: Establishes strong working relationships and open communication with key stakeholders.
• Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.
• Accountable for own assignments and holding others accountable for theirs, including proactive management of expectations.
• Audit Methodology: Identify and assess technology risks and related internal controls.
• Plan and lead IT audit engagements across technology, cybersecurity, governance, and operational areas.
• Establish audit scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements based on risk.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT processes and controls.
• Coordinate with other audit teams and subject matter specialists to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
• Apply professional skepticism and sound judgment when evaluating processes, controls, and risk management practices.
• Review audit workpapers and documentation for quality and compliance with audit standards.
• Communicate audit progress, results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders and Audit Services management.
• Maintain relevant technical and audit knowledge through ongoing professional development.

Conocimientos

IT audit

technology risk

internal controls

leadership

communication

problem solving

audit methodology

cybersecurity

Descripción del empleo

The Northern Trust Company in Chicago is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to lead IT audit engagements across technology, cybersecurity, governance, and operations. You will evaluate controls, coordinate with teams, and communicate results to management.

The role requires 4–5 years in IT audit or related fields, deep knowledge of audit methodologies, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide audit teams and stakeholders.