Audit Specialist

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

Audit Services are offering an exceptional opportunity for you to showcase and expand your audit knowledge in identifying and mitigating risk, focusing on risk and controls related to the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS). The Audit Specialist will act as the CASS point person for the global Department and provide subject matter expertise on audits related to CASS. In addition, the Audit Specialist will be responsible for leading audit engagements, both CASS and non-CASS related, which include activities such as planning, scoping, and reporting while adhering to Department Standards; maintaining client relationships; and supporting team’s efforts to meet team and Department goals.  Proven experience in the financial services industry focusing on asset servicing/administration and related services are beneficial. 

As a subject area expert in CASS, the Partner is expected to build authentic relationships with the audit team and auditee by providing comprehensive, in-depth insight and leadership, along with influencing cross audit team assessment and testing techniques. The Partner will perform continuous monitoring activities, including regularly meeting with management, providing real time feedback on business risks/activities, and assessing impacts to the audit plan. The Partner will also represent Audit Services on the governance bodies related to CASS and lead interactions with external parties e.g. the CASS external auditor.

Skills / Experience

• Prior CASS experience of at least 2 to 4 years is required
• Proven assurance experience gained within internal audit, external audit, monitoring or testing functions in a financial institution, regulator, or consulting environment
• Experience in data manipulation, transformations, and reconciliations is essential    
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Must be results oriented, flexible, and adaptive to change
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a global audit team across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, ACAMS) preferable but not mandatory

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. #MadeForGreater

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 at [email protected].

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.