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Associate Director, Audit - Risk & Control Enhancement (RCE)

London
Posted about 23 hours ago
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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.

Role / Department

Audit Services provides independent assurance over how Northern Trust manages risk, strengthens controls, and supports responsible growth. The Associate Director will bring strong leadership to help overseeing the audit team's planning and execution of the Northern Trust’s Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program, the performance management process and recruiting and retention of staff for the audit team. The successful candidate will lead audit teams, work with business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes, challenge control design and effectiveness, and translate complex risks topics into practical audit insights.

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The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

  • Oversee and lead the audit validation activities as part of the Northern Trust’s Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program.
  • Oversee and manage all audit activities within assigned areas of responsibility. Establish an effective risk based audit program.
  • When allocated Auditable Entities, complete risk assessments, propose changes to the audit universe and propose audit plan, including coverage and timing.
  • Develop and maintain continuous monitoring activities to keep abreast of changes in the business Units and corporate functions and to continue partnering with the key stakeholders.

Skills / Qualifications

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Compliance regulation advanced knowledge
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills - including effective business writing and presentations
  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of regulatory rules and industry changes.
  • Experience of transformation programs and of auditing Enterprise, Operational and Compliance Risk Management activities

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

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Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale-up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer-sponsored visa categories.

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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.

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Skills

Enterprise Risk Management
Operational Risk Management
Compliance Regulation
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Business Writing
Presentations
Regulatory Knowledge
Auditing
Risk Assessment
Control Design
Stakeholder Engagement
Continuous Monitoring
Transformation Programs

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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