About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role:
The Audit Specialist is a subject matter expert in Compliance and Privacy (including GDPR and BCR rules) that:
has a strong technical understanding of products (Asset Management, Asset Servicing and Capital Markets), services or regulations in the financial services industry;has experience in Conduct regulationshas experience shaping Audit Universes and assess auditable entities both inherent and residual risks.In addition to this the Audit Specialist will be required to participate in global audit engagements, which will include planning; reviewing and challenging the project’s scope; reviewing and providing guidance to the audit teams on testing and drafting and reviewing audit reports and board materials to ensure actionable information is provided to senior management and boards that highlights the risks in the Specialists area(s) of expertise, and to ensure reports meet audit requirements and departmental standards.
The role is a direct report to an Audit Director and is responsible for assisting in the recruiting, retention and development process for the audit team. The Audit Specialist provides input to improve operational efficiency and/or to enhance the design or operating effectiveness of Northern Trust’s internal control environment.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Skills/ Qualifications:
The successful candidate will benefit from having:
Knowledge of auditing in the financial services industry and basic accounting principles and related work experienceExperience of Conduct regulations in EMEA, APAC and the US as weel as a general understanding of the Privacy regulatory requirements (EMEA mainly)A College or University degree, auditing and/or systems experience in a financial institution or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry is preferred.Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA along with demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (e.g., accounting, regulatory compliance, etc.) are preferredThorough understanding of project management principles in relation to people, systems and processes, to provide value quickly and enable change; and,Interest and aptitude for identifying problems of varying complexity and developing sound and actionable solutions within given constraintsAnalytical and organizational skills are necessary to conduct auditsStrong report writingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPrevious internal audit management experience is preferredLeadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff.Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.