Specialist - Infrastructure Pre-Audit Assessment Team

ntrs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Specialist, BU Control within the Global Infrastructure Control Governance team to support the iPaaT program during pre-audit activities. The role collaborates with global infrastructure teams to assess current state, identify gaps, and document remediation with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of Internal Audit experience, 3+ years in Financial Services, and certifications such as CSIA, CIA, or CRISK.

Qualifications

• Proven audit leader with 8+ years of Internal Audit experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Services.
• Experience working with teams of 3 or more staff.
• Solid understanding of financial services regulations, risks and controls.
• Internal Audit or Risk related Certification (CSIA, CIA, CRISK, etc.) required.
• Internal Audit experience working at Big4 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Infrastructure Pre-Audit Assessment (iPaaT) team lead in execution of the defined objectives.
• Help drive improvement of the teams being reviewed and the iPaaT teams processes.
• Provide reporting on current state of on-going assessments that are being supported and present status to Infrastructure teams.
• Ability to successfully support teams objectives, effectively operate with other staff and perform assessments with minimal oversight.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of the process and controls supporting the Infrastructure function.
• Establish strong working relationships and communications with key stakeholders globally.
• Ensure that meetings are effective and deliverables are issued accurate, complete, and provided timely to stakeholders.
• Develop and execute on assessment schedule to ensure coverage based on upcoming audits/exams.

Skills

Audit leadership

Financial services

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Certifications

Big4 experience

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.

Role

The Specialist, BU Control supporting the Infrastructure Pre-Audit Assessment (iPaaT) team is a key position within the Global Infrastructure Control Governance team, supporting the preparation of Infrastructure teams in anticipation of an internal audit or regulatory exam. The role will report to the Director of Infrastructure Control Governance, but requires candidate to effectively support the global team with minimal oversight. The iPaaT team performs current state assessments of the area under review in alignment with industry best practices (e.g., gain an understanding, testing), identifies potential gaps and supports the documentation/remediation of those gaps. In addition, the iPaaT team will provide risk-minded guidance and support the Infrastructure teams undergoing to Audit/Exam to minimize negative outcomes.

Principal Responsibilities

• Support the Infrastructure Pre-Audit Assessment (iPaaT) team lead in execution of the defined objectives.
• Help drive improvement of the teams being reviewed and the iPaaT teams processes.
• Provide reporting on current state of on-going assessments that are being supported and present status to Infrastructure teams.
• Ability to successfully support teams objectives, effectively operate with other staff and perform assessments with minimal oversight.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of the process and controls supporting the Infrastructure function.
• Establish strong working relationships and communications with key stakeholders globally.
• Ensure that meetings are effective and deliverables are issued accurate, complete, and provided timely to stakeholders.
• Develop and execute on assessment schedule to ensure coverage based on upcoming audits/exams.

Skills

• Proven audit leader with 8+ years of Internal Audit experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Financial Services.
• Experience working with teams of 3 or more staff.
• Solid understanding of financial services regulations, risks and controls.
• Internal Audit or Risk related Certification (CSIA, CIA, CRISK, etc.) required.
• Internal Audit experience working at Big4 is a plus.

Competencies

• Highly motivated, self-starter who deals well with ambiguity and can drive execution.
• Independent thinker with ability to quickly grasp issues and creatively solve problems.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, leadership and organizational skills are required.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence and motivate teams across the organization in order to ensure that the slate of work is established, understood, supported and completed.
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders of differing viewpoints to reach consensus.

Salary Range:

$114,700 - 194,900 USDSalary 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

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 conditio