Northern Trust · 6 months ago
Job Posting Title Audit Manager - Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $141K/yr
6+ years expNorthern Trust Corp. is a globally recognized financial institution with over 130 years of experience. The Audit Manager is responsible for executing audit engagements, managing staff performance, and providing technical expertise in digital transformation projects, focusing on areas such as data governance and emerging technologies.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Coordinates and collaborates with the global technology audit team on the identification of risks and execution of audits part of the audit plan
Functions in various roles on audit engagements, including leading audits, staffing audits and providing consulting or oversight functions based on the needs of the team
Manages internal audit projects related to systems implementations, cross function transformational programs related to emerging and newly adopted technology at Northern Trust. In addition, the Audit Manager may be asked to assist with Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), information security/cyber, business application, and integrated business audits
Provides technical expertise to the Digital Services Audit Team and uses sound audit practices
Maintains familiarization and technical expertise with the assigned business unit(s) including organizational structure, personnel, activities and products, new product development, financial performance and risk and problem areas
Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and changes within the industry
Interacts and partners with Senior and Executive Management to understand the risks within the business, business changes and other significant events that could significantly affect the business and/or the audit plan
Train larger Audit Services team on technology risks and challenges
Manages and performs special projects as assigned
Participates in meetings with business unit to discuss audit results
Communicates with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit
During audit engagements, assigns work to auditors, sets priorities and monitors activity
Conducts the performance management process for direct reports. Oversees the performance management process and ensures identification of training and development needs for the respective team members
Utilizes understanding of various corporate units to ensure operations, services, and systems have proper audit controls in place (i.e., design of the control environment)
Reviews audit work including work paper documentation, findings and recommendations and the final report to ensure appropriate adherence to the Corporation’s/Department’s Policies and Standards and ensuring work is performed within established timeframes
Evaluates corporate management, business processes, business controls and operating practices during audits and consulting/monitoring engagements
Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses
Qualification
Required
A College or University degree and 6 years of auditing experience and managing a team
Adept auditing experience in a financial institution, or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry
Solid understanding of ITGC and related processes (e.g., Configuration Management, Vendor Management)
Understanding of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) controls (e.g., Incident Management, Problem Management)
Skills as needed to perform testing of application controls (e.g., Application Security Testing, Interface Controls)
Skills as needed to perform testing of information security controls
Knowledge of risks related to newer technologies (e.g., Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Access Management, Kubernetes, Containers, CI/CD)
Knowledge of financial industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, FFIEC, GDPR)
Knowledge of cloud environments and related technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud)
Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CCAK, CCSK, CCSP, PMP)
Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills are needed
Strong report writing and work paper documentation skills
Benefits
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
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
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