Search Audit Specialist - Risk and Control Enhancement Employer Northern Trust Location Chicago, IL/Hybrid Salary Unspecified Posted 11 Sep 2026 Closes 11 Oct 2026 Reference R157846 View more categories View fewer categories Job role Accountant , Audit , Financial planning & analysis , Compliance/risk Sector Accounting - Public practice , Banking and financial services Contract type Permanent Hours Full time Experience level Qualified accountant Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (

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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. Audit Services provides independent assurance over how Northern Trust manages risk, strengthens controls, and supports responsible growth. This role will bring deep operational risk and audit expertise to help shape audit validation work connected to Northern Trust's Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program. The successful candidate will work with audit teams, business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes, challenge control design and effectiveness, and translate complex operational risk topics into practical audit insights. The key responsibilities of the role include: Lead audit validation work focused on operational risk and control transformation. Partner with audit teams to plan, challenge, and deliver high-quality audit coverage. Interpret regulatory expectations, risk themes, and industry practices to guide control assessment. Analyze risk and control information to identify issues, insights, and practical improvements. Prepare clear reporting for senior leaders on audit observations and control effectiveness. Advise on testing approaches, issue development, and audit reporting quality. Coordinate with business and risk stakeholders to understand change activity and emerging risks. Support team capability through knowledge sharing, coaching, and participation in relevant forums. Skills /

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having: 10+ years of extensive operational risk management experience, including knowledge of risk and control self-assessment and third-party risk practices. Proven experience applying audit, risk, or control principles within financial services or a similarly regulated environment. In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory expectations and how they inform audit coverage and control evaluation. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop practical recommendations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present risk and control insights clearly to senior stakeholders. Relevant professional certification or advanced qualification, such as accounting, audit, information systems, risk, or business administration credentials.

Salary Range:

$114,700 - 194,900 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below. Company Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we've been named one of the world's most admired companies.

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