Audit Specialist - AML / Financial Crime

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: We have an exciting opportunity for a specialist within our AML/financial crime audit team. As an AML/financial crime subject matter expert you will support audit activity globally across the breadth of AML/financial crime program components. The role is based in London with hybrid working arrangements on offer.

As the Specialist in AML/Financial Crime Audit, you will:

• Lead AML/financial crime audit engagements with the first and second lines of defence.
• Support the design and execution of a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Plan, execute and report on the design and operating effectiveness of AML/financial crime policies, processes, and controls.
• Manage and oversee auditors and provide feedback on the work performed.
• Challenge and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Ensure documentation supporting the audit is maintained to a high standard.
• Validate closure of audit findings where remedial actions are completed.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the three lines of defence.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practice.

Skills / Knowledge: Experience of leading audits and performing in the role of auditor-in-charge in AML/financial is desirable, or strong knowledge and experience in AML/financial crime gained within a global financial institution. Professional subject matter certifications are preferable. Strong attention to detail and demonstrates a commitment to achieving high quality. Demonstrates excellent communication and influencing skills. Is passionate about Internal Audit and AML/financial crime risk management. Is interested in performing a global role with coverage across different countries, lines of business and product areas.

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.

Reasonable accommodation: Northern 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. 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.