Strategy and Reporting Lead - Global Financial Controls

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

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Strategy and Reporting Lead to join its Global Financial Controls (GFC) group. The role focuses on SOX, SOC, and CCAR-related risk and control programs across the enterprise, balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution.

The position emphasizes collaboration with senior management, enhancement of controls, and modernization efforts. The hybrid work model supports in-office and remote work to align with NT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• In-depth knowledge of SOX or Internal Controls is required.
• Ability to interact with partners at all levels in a professional manner.
• Highly organized and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• SOX scoping, deficiency aggregation analysis, and certification oversight.
• System Administrator/Point of Contact for the GFC Controls Management Tool with full implementation and maintenance.
• Assist the Head of GFC with audit reviews for SOX/SOC impacts.
• Co-represent GFC on internal initiatives as needed.
• Drive modernization and automation of department programs aligning with NT initiatives.
• Support GFC teams during peak seasons with control testing and external audits.
• Lead administrative tasks, updates to policies and standards, ensuring alignment with firmwide initiatives.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Internal Controls

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or MBA

CPA or CIA certification

Tools

Internal control tool

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.

The Strategy and Reporting Lead is a seasoned Internal Controls professional, preferably within Financial Services, with expert knowledge in the areas of Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”), System & Organization Controls (“SOC”), and/or Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (“CCAR”). Acts as a subject matter expert in risk and controls across the various programs within the Global Financial Controls (“GFC”) group. Consults with the various GFC teams as well as senior management across all business units and functions across the company.

Major Duties:

• SOX scoping, deficiency aggregation analysis, and certification oversight.
• System Administrator/Point of Contact for the GFC Controls Management Tool. This includes full implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Assist the Head of GFC with timely review of Audit reports for potential impacts to the SOX and SOC programs.
• Co-represent GFC on internal initiatives, as needed.
• Assist the Head of GFC with driving modernization of the various department programs, including continuous improvements, automation opportunities, and ensuring alignment with NT strategic business initiatives.
• Provide support to the various GFC teams during peak seasons, as needed, to ensure program deliverables and objectives are timely met. This includes control testing reviews, external audit coordination, etc.
• Lead critical administrative tasks across GFC, including training, creating and/or updated related policies, procedures and standards as well as ongoing maintenance of each ensuring alignment with firmwide initiatives and any regulatory issuances.
• Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities.
• Act as Secretary for the Controls Committee, including updating and organizing meeting materials, minutes, etc., with direct exposure to Executive Level Leadership across NT.

Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• In-depth subject matter knowledge in SOX or Internal Controls is required.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to interact with partners at all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
• Highly organized.

Experience:

• A College or University degree is required. Master's degree or MBA a plus.
• CPA or CIA certification highly preferred.
• Experience working with SOX, Internal Controls, or Internal Audit required.
• 10+ years of financial services experience in either a full-time or contractor capacity.
• Experience working with an internal control tool a plus.
• Prior system implementation experience a plus.
• Modernization, automation, or process efficiency experience a plus.

Working Model:

Hybrid (#LI-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:

$114,700 - 194,900 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.