IAM Risk Audit - Lead

Audit & Compliance Leadership

Lead internal and external audit activities related to IAM processes and controls.
Coordinate the collection, validation, and delivery of audit evidence.
Support regulatory examinations, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
Partner with control owners, auditors, and stakeholders to address audit requests and findings.
Drive audit readiness activities and support remediation efforts through completion.

Risk & Control Management

Lead execution and monitoring of IAM controls.
Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
Track risk issues and remediation activities and provide status updates to stakeholders.
Help ensure IAM processes align with regulatory requirements, security standards, and organizational policies.
Support control testing and effectiveness reviews.

Reporting & Data Analysis

Develop and maintain IAM risk, audit, and compliance reporting.
Analyze IAM data to identify trends, control exceptions, and emerging risks.
Create dashboards, scorecards, and metrics supporting management and leadership reporting.
Develop KPI, KCI, and control effectiveness reporting.
Provide insights and recommendations that support risk reduction and operational improvements.

Governance & Strategy

Support IAM governance and risk management initiatives.
Contribute to governance maturity, policy development, and process improvement efforts.
Participate in governance forums, working groups, and control review discussions.
Recommend improvements that strengthen compliance, audit readiness, and operational effectiveness.
Support development of reporting and materials used for governance and leadership reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

Partner with IAM engineers, risk teams, auditors, compliance partners, and business stakeholders.
Communicate risk, audit, and remediation activities effectively across multiple audiences.
Provide guidance to analysts and team members supporting IAM governance activities.
Facilitate collaboration across teams to address control gaps and compliance requirements.
Promote best practices that strengthen the IAM control environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in Cyber Security, IAM, Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading or supporting audit, compliance, and risk management activities.
• Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts, controls, and governance practices.
• Experience working with control frameworks, audit activities, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Benefits

Salary Range: $99,600 - 169,200 USD
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.
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services. Founded in 1889, we are guided by our Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. We serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. With over 24,000 partners, we leverage our financial experience and expertise to guide clients through complex financial challenges.