Audit Manager - Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Technical expertise in digital transformation programs, including data governance and management, Cloud, DevOps, Blockchain, Generative AI, Machine learning, and robotics/automation
Familiarization and technical expertise with assigned business unit(s), including organizational structure, personnel, activities, products, new product development, financial performance, risk, and problem areas
Knowledge of regulatory rules and changes within the industry
Experience in audit practices, including Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), information security/cyber, business application, and integrated business audits
Ability to interact and partner with Senior and Executive Management

Responsibilities

Execute audit engagements, including planning, developing project scope, maintaining budget and timeframes, and ensuring department standards are met
Manage assigned staff's performance management process, recruiting, and retention for the audit team
Provide input to improve operational efficiency and enhance the design or operating effectiveness of the internal control environment
Provide technical expertise with a focus on digital transformation programs; perform supervisory work including training new or less experienced employees, reviewing work, and providing feedback and coaching
Interact with local and global Senior and Executive management, leveraging technical expertise to evaluate risk areas and align resources
Coordinate and collaborate with the global technology audit team on identifying risks and executing audits
Function in various roles on audit engagements, including leading audits, staffing audits, and providing consulting or oversight
Manage internal audit projects related to systems implementations, cross-function transformational programs, emerging and newly adopted technology, and assist with ITGC, information security/cyber, business application, and integrated business audits
Maintain familiarization and technical expertise with assigned business unit(s)
Stay current on regulatory rules and changes within the industry
Interact and partner with Senior and Executive Management to understand risks, business changes, and significant events
Train larger Audit Services team on technology risks and challenges
Manage and perform special projects as assigned
Participate in meetings with business units to discuss audit results
Communicate with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls
During audit engagements, assign work to auditors, set priorities, and monitor activity
Conduct performance management process for direct reports and oversee it for the team, ensuring identification of training and development needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data GovernanceCloudDevOpsBlockchainGenerative AIMachine LearningRoboticsAutomationInternal AuditRisk ManagementAudit Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for the Audit Manager role?

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Is this Audit Manager position remote or does it require office work?

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What key skills and expertise are required for this Audit Manager position?

The role requires technical expertise in digital transformation areas like data governance and management, Cloud, DevOps, Blockchain, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and robotics/automation, along with experience in audit execution, risk evaluation, ITGC, information security, and managing audit projects.

What is the team structure like for this Audit Manager role?

The role is part of the digital services team within the Audit Services team, involving coordination with the global technology audit team, performance management of assigned staff, recruiting, retention, training, and interaction with local and global Senior and Executive management.

What makes a strong candidate for the Audit Manager - Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change role?

Strong candidates will have audit execution experience, technical expertise in digital transformation technologies like Cloud, AI, and DevOps, skills in risk identification, project management, staff leadership, and familiarity with Northern Trust's business units.