Strategy and Reporting Lead - Global Financial Controls

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

Job summary

The Northern Trust Company seeks a Strategy and Reporting Lead, a senior Internal Controls professional, to oversee SOX, SOC, and CCAR within Global Financial Controls (GFC). You will advise senior management, coordinate control testing, and drive program modernization and efficiency across NT's financial control programs.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in financial services, CPA or CIA, and strong communication skills to collaborate across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA a plus.
• CPA or CIA certification highly preferred.
• 10+ years of financial services experience in either a full-time or contractor capacity.
• Experience with SOX, Internal Controls, or Internal Audit required.

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 Head of GFC with timely review of Audit reports for SOX/SOC impacts.
• Co-represent GFC on internal initiatives as needed.
• Drive modernization of department programs, including automation opportunities and alignment with NT initiatives.
• Provide peak-season support to ensure timely deliverables and objectives; include control testing reviews and external audit coordination.
• Lead administrative tasks across GFC, including training, policy updates, and maintaining standards.
• Balance high-level execution with strategic direction of business function activities.
• Act as Secretary for the Controls Committee with exposure to Executive Leadership.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Internal Controls

Audit coordination

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

GFC Controls 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.

Strategy and Reporting Lead

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.

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).

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.

Looking for greater? You found it.

A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Terms and Conditions

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It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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