Northern Trust
Auditor, Asset Servicing
Northern Trust, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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/ Department:
Auditor/Internal Audit (Asset Servicing Business Unit)Northern Trust is recruiting for an Auditor to join the Asset Servicing International (ASI) audit team, who will contribute as an audit team member to the planning and execution of successful audit engagements, as well as act as an Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) on smaller audits. In this role, the Auditor will actively engage with senior members of the Northern Trust Asset Servicing business teams to support the Audit Manager and/or AIC in executing the ASI audit plan. Specifically, the Auditor will be responsible for influencing the development of the audit’s scope, performing and documenting walkthroughs, executing control testing and documenting the associated results, as well completing ad hoc or project management-related tasks as needed. 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 in alignment with Audit Methodology•
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•
Follow-up on audit issues and assist other audit staff with audit issue validation testing•
Assist with ad hoc non-audit projects to contribute to the ongoing growth of the team and department as needed•
Works collaboratively with team members across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
Skills/ Qualifications:•
Proven assurance experience gained (2 years) 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, with an occasional willingness to flex working hours, as needed, to ensure effectiveness of a global team•
Proven ability and desire to flex between independent and teamwork•
Ability to meet 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•
Be a critical thinker and have the ability to analyze and challenge current processes•
Proven project management skillsThe successful candidate will benefit from having:•
Experience with audit workpaper applications such as Teammate•
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS)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.
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. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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.
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Auditor/Internal Audit (Asset Servicing Business Unit)Northern Trust is recruiting for an Auditor to join the Asset Servicing International (ASI) audit team, who will contribute as an audit team member to the planning and execution of successful audit engagements, as well as act as an Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) on smaller audits. In this role, the Auditor will actively engage with senior members of the Northern Trust Asset Servicing business teams to support the Audit Manager and/or AIC in executing the ASI audit plan. Specifically, the Auditor will be responsible for influencing the development of the audit’s scope, performing and documenting walkthroughs, executing control testing and documenting the associated results, as well completing ad hoc or project management-related tasks as needed. 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 in alignment with Audit Methodology•
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•
Follow-up on audit issues and assist other audit staff with audit issue validation testing•
Assist with ad hoc non-audit projects to contribute to the ongoing growth of the team and department as needed•
Works collaboratively with team members across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
Skills/ Qualifications:•
Proven assurance experience gained (2 years) 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, with an occasional willingness to flex working hours, as needed, to ensure effectiveness of a global team•
Proven ability and desire to flex between independent and teamwork•
Ability to meet 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•
Be a critical thinker and have the ability to analyze and challenge current processes•
Proven project management skillsThe successful candidate will benefit from having:•
Experience with audit workpaper applications such as Teammate•
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS)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.
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. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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.
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