Specialist - 1LoD Control Testing - Technology (Finance)

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 Specialist's, 1LoD Control Testing Technology to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Control 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 opportunity 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 and support Testers within the team with their respective execution. 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.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leads controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.
• Performs quality review over testing workpapers (produced by other testers) to ensure execution and documentation meet First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and testing quality expectations.
• Lead representative to ensure relevant stakeholders are appropriately engaged in all critical testing phases.
• Provides support to Tester(s) to ensure testing is being performed effectively and efficiently.
• Responsible for monitoring all testing phases including escalation of significant deficiencies and/or testing delays.
• Compile, manage, submit and socialize required monthly, quarterly or annual reporting including test results, dashboards and/or testing issue remediation status.
• Responsible for assisting in the identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.
• Work closely with the business partners to obtain issue remediation action plans, track and report status of remediation actions, including maintaining dialogue with the business to ensure timely remediation of issues.
• Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed.

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, IT/Cyber security, and/or risk management
• 10+ years of risk and control experience
• Current working knowledge of risks related to information technology, cyber security, IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, IT platforms and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of IT risk frameworks (ITIL, COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc) and Technology testing methodologies
• Understanding of assurance-based activities including Technology controls monitoring and compliance testing
• Professional certifications a plus (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP)
• Experience in financial services industry
• Deep understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies

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Salary Range:
$137,400 - 240,400 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.

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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com .

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.