Senior Auditor

Northern Trust is recruiting for a Senior Auditor to join the Asset Servicing International (ASI) audit team, who will be the point person accountable for the execution and oversight of successful audit engagements. In this role, the Senior Auditor will actively engage with senior members of the Northern Trust Asset Servicing business teams to support the Audit Manager in executing the ASI audit plan. Specifically, the Senior Auditor will be responsible for contributing to the development of the audits scope, devising and executing appropriate testing approaches to be performed during the engagements, and coaching others assigned to the project to an effective outcome. The role also involves utilizing technical expertise, including data analytics where relevant, and collaborating within a global team of auditors within the audit team.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Conducts cross-jurisdictional audit engagements of ASI activities such as fund services and administration, security servicing, front, middle, and back office activities, relationship management and client servicing, credit, banking, data analytics etc. with attention to addressing the highest risks in sufficient detail
• Accurately designs and executes the testing approach and ensures that work paper documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made during the project to perform an assessment of relevant controls
• Provides technical expertise and applies analytical skills to review information where relevant
  Actively communicates the audit status to audit stakeholders and Audit Services management in a clear and timely manner
• Compiles findings and recommendations for the purpose of status updates, memos, and audit reports
• Continues to develop technical expertise to provide comprehensive, in-depth insight and leadership in support of the audit plan delivery including audit execution and ongoing continuous monitoring activities
• Assist in preparation of presentations to the Board, Audit Committee and senior management
• Perform audit issue validation and assist audit staff with audit issue validation testing as necessary
• Assist with ad hoc non-audit projects to contribute to the ongoing growth of the team and department as necessary

Works collaboratively with team members across multiple jurisdictions and culture

• Proven assurance experience gained within internal audit, external audit, monitoring or testing functions in a financial institution, regulator or consulting environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or interest in financial services activities
• A desire and ability to work in a changing and dynamic global work environment
• Proven ability and desire to flex between independent and teamwork
• Ability to work and deliver to deadlines
• Proven solid communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially in excel
• Experience in identifying opportunities to utilize data analytics methodologies
• Experience with audit workpaper applications such as Teammate is advantageous
• Be a critical thinker and have the ability to analyze processes
• Proven project management skills
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS) preferable but not mandatory

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 20,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

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 that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.