About the Role
Audit Services provides independent assurance over how Northern Trust manages risk, strengthens controls, and supports responsible growth. The Associate Director will bring strong leadership to help oversee the audit team's planning and execution of the Northern Trust’s Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program, the performance management process and recruiting and retention of staff for the audit team. The successful candidate will lead audit teams, work with business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes, challenge control design and effectiveness, and translate complex risks topics into practical audit insights.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead the audit validation activities as part of the Northern Trust’s Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program.
- Oversee and manage all audit activities within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Establish an effective risk based audit program.
- When allocated Auditable Entities, complete risk assessments, propose changes to the audit universe and propose audit plan, including coverage and timing.
- Develop and maintain continuous monitoring activities to keep abreast of changes in the business Units and corporate functions and to continue partnering with the key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
- Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Skills
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Compliance regulation advanced knowledge
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills - including effective business writing and presentations
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of regulatory rules and industry changes.
- Experience of transformation programs and of auditing Enterprise, Operational and Compliance Risk Management activities
Location
- United Kingdom
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate Director
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities.
- APAC/INDIA 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.
- Canada EEO STATEMENT Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
- 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.
- USA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
- EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)
