Senior Consultant, Technology Control Tester

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 worlds 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 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

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We are seeking Sr Consultant Control Tester - Technology to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Testing). This 1LOD Testing team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all the Technology organization. As a key member of this team you will play a pivotal role in supporting risk management activities across the Technology 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. 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:

• Executes controls testing execution including walkthroughs design and operating effectiveness testing.
• Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and in line with testing quality expectations.
• Draft reporting and incorporate feedback resulting from Test Lead/Manager review.
• Responsible for identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.
• Work closely with stakeholders of varying levels to remediate risk areas while driving improved operations/compliance.
• Assist with control projects operational and/or corporate risk initiatives where directed.

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Bachelors degree in computer science information technology IT/Cyber security and/or risk management 5 years of Technology risk and control experience; Control testing experience required
• Experience in financial services industry
• Experience in risks related to information technology cyber security IT General Controls (ITGCs) application controls IT platforms and related technologies.
• Understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies
• Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent analytics skills and attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines
• Professional certifications a plus

Salary Range:

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.

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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.

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We hope youre 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.