Senior Auditor - Technology, Data, and Enterprise Change

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.

A career in our Technology, Data, and Enterprise Change Audit team will provide you with the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex global transformation initiatives at Northern Trust Corporation. You will work with a team whose focus is on evaluating complex subject matter across data governance and management, digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and large and complex programs. Our business units and corporate functions look to us to leverage our prior experience and skillset to bring insight, best practices and help them successfully navigate their complex transformation journeys.

Our team is growing and comprises a truly international team, with a wealth of experience in data governance and management, new and emerging technology risk management, and program and project delivery and risk management. Based on our success in the organization, we are looking to expand our team's footprint and support Audit Services rapidly growing demand on business units and corporate functions initiatives.

As a Technology, Data, and Enterprise Change Senior Auditor, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers and intellectual thinkers helping to evaluate complex business challenges. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate implementation of leading data and AI standards, and FFIEC guidance on development, acquisition, and implementation of complex systems.
• Evaluate management of next generation data architecture pattern (Data Mesh) and leverage data management tools such as Collibra.
• Evaluate risks associated with AI use cases implementation including Copilot suite of products and in-house developed Retrieval- Augmented Generation pipelines and systems.
• Evaluate risks associated with blockchain architecture and business use cases around carbon and other digital assets.
• Assessing complex transformation programs as an independent auditor or leading a team with various expertise to deliver key risk related messages to senior program leaders.

Experience and skills you will need/use:

• Minimum of 4–5 years of IT audit, technology risk, or related systems experience. Strong experience in understanding, defining, and evaluating IT risks and controls.
• Ability to quickly understand new and emerging technology, related use cases, and articulate risks associated with these technologies is a must.
• One to three years’ experience in evaluating data risk, AI risk, and program management and/or assurance of large transformation programs and projects is preferred.
• Exceptional commitment to providing excellent service, by building and maintaining productive relationships with Audit Services teams, Business Units and Corporate Functions.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and multitasking, and project management skills Ability to develop concise and impactful audit reports.
• CISA, AAIA, and PMP certifications are preferred.
• A self-starter that demonstrates the ability to lead through caring and to drive all aspects of the work through to completion.

Salary Range:

$84,455 - 143,545 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Working with Us

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. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.