At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audit teams and oversee risk management activities for a transformative programme.
- Company: Join Northern Trust, a global leader in wealth management and financial services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with industry leaders and grow your career in finance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing risk and control processes in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of risk management and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About Northern Trust
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. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. 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.
Role / Department: 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.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- 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.
Skills / Qualifications: The successful candidate will benefit from having:
- 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.
Work Authorization: Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
