Strategic SOX & Internal Controls Lead

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

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp is seeking a Strategy and Reporting Lead to oversee risk and controls across the Global Financial Controls (GFC) programs, with expertise in SOX, SOC, and CCAR. The role interfaces with senior management and various business units to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

The position emphasizes control testing, audit coordination, and modernization of programs, including automation opportunities, while supporting peak-season workloads and maintaining alignment with NT

Qualifications

• College degree required; Master’s degree/MBA a plus.
• CPA or CIA certification highly preferred.
• 10+ years of financial services experience; SOX/Internal Controls/IA experience.
• Experience with SOX, Internal Controls, or Internal Audit required.
• Experience with an internal control tool a plus.

Responsibilities

• SOX scoping, deficiency aggregation analysis, and certification oversight.
• System Administrator/Point of Contact for the GFC Controls Management Tool, including full implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Assist Head of GFC with timely review of Audit reports for potential impacts to SOX and SOC programs.
• Co-represent GFC on internal initiatives as needed.
• Drive modernization of department programs, including automation opportunities and alignment with NT initiatives.
• Provide support during peak seasons to ensure deliverables and objectives are met, including control testing and external audit coordination.
• Lead administrative tasks across GFC, including training, policy updates, and ensuring alignment with firmwide initiatives.
• Role balances high level operational execution with strategic direction of business function activities.
• Act as Secretary for the Controls Committee with exposure to Executive Leadership.

Skills

SOX knowledge

SOC knowledge

CCAR knowledge

Internal Controls

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree/MBA

Tools

GFC Controls Tool

Job description

Northern Trust Corp is seeking a Strategy and Reporting Lead to oversee risk and controls across the Global Financial Controls (GFC) programs, with expertise in SOX, SOC, and CCAR. The role interfaces with senior management and various business units to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

The position emphasizes control testing, audit coordination, and modernization of programs, including automation opportunities, while supporting peak-season workloads and maintaining alignment with NT