Northern Trust · 2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Professional Practice Group (Audit)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $141K/yr
6+ years expNorthern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. The Senior Project Manager will oversee audit operations, execute special projects, and ensure effective risk management within the Audit Services Department.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Establishes and develops strong working relationships and open communication with members of PPG and the Audit Services department
Works with individual audit teams and their responsibilities related to corporate risk management initiatives
Plays a strong role driving PPG initiatives
Drives required communications needed to ensure audit services is appropriately aware of new initiatives rolling out and department wide changes
Reviews and challenges audit team coverage and project tagging
Perform certain quality assurance activities over audit steps
Works independently, ask questions, and facilitates discussions that reach decisions
Proposes and drafts department wide communications on Department wide changes
Qualification
Required
A college or university degree required
6+ years of internal audit and/or Risk/Compliance experience with financial services organizations
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Self-starter with an ability to self-motivate
Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to react and respond on a timely basis
Ability to adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environment
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure during peak periods
Must be a team player
Preferred
Advanced degree
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) are preferred
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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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