Auditor - AML and Financial Crimes

About the role

The Auditor is responsible for conducting and documenting routine audit examinations throughout Northern Trust Corporation. This role is a direct report to an Audit Team Lead or Audit Manager and is responsible for completing the audit in accordance with stated budget, timeframes, and Department Policies and Standards. The Auditor provides input to improve operational efficiency and/or to enhance the design or operating effectiveness of the internal control environment. The role also provides technical and auditing expertise, training, and coaching to auditors during the audit engagement.

Responsibilities

• Functions in various roles on audit engagements, including leading audits, staffing audits, and providing consulting or oversight functions based on the needs of the team.
• Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and changes within the industry.
• Manages and performs special projects as assigned.
• Participates in meetings with business units to discuss audit results.
• Communicates with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit.
• Evaluates corporate management, business processes, business controls and operating practices during audits and consulting/monitoring engagements.
• Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Audit Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.
• Completes and compiles a high-quality summary of findings and recommendations for review in a concise and professional manner.

Requirements

• A College or University degree and 2+ years auditing and/or systems experience in a financial institution or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of auditing in the financial services industry and basic accounting principles and related work experience.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA along with demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (e.g., accounting, regulatory compliance, etc.) are preferred.
• Analytical and organizational skills are necessary to conduct audits.
• Strong report writing and workpaper documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory rules and changes within the industry.
• Ability to manage and perform special projects as assigned.
• Experience in leading and staffing audits.
• Effective communication skills to present recommendations to partners.
• Understanding of corporate management, business processes, and controls.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to identify control weaknesses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Northern Trust Audit Methodology.

Skills

• Technical auditing skills.
• Consulting and oversight functions.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• 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.
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• Discretionary bonus program with an equity component.

Pay

$61,500 - 98,300 USD

Schedule

Hybrid (working between office and home)