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.
We are seeking a Consultant to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Testing). This 1LOD Testing team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all Business Units and Corporate Functions. As a key member of this team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting risk management activities across the organization. This includes the prospect to be immersed across multiple operational and compliance areas,
with opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest.
This role will operate under general supervision; however, will primarily work independently to actively execute control test plans. Regular activities include a risk-based control review, effective test execution, and an in-depth analysis of control test results to identify key trends and solutions.
Major Duties:
- Executes controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.
- Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and in line with testing quality expectations.
- Draft reporting and incorporate feedback resulting from Test Lead/Manager review.
- Responsible for identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.
- Work closely with stakeholders of varying levels to remediate risk areas while driving improved opera