Project Lead – Global Financial Control at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

College or University degree required; Master's degree or MBA a plus
Experience working with SOX, Internal Controls, or Internal Audit required
10+ years of financial services experience in either a full-time or contractor capacity
Seasoned financial services professional with expert knowledge in SOX, SOC, and/or CCAR
Excellent oral and written communication skills
In-depth functional/industry knowledge
Highly flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to interact with partners at all levels of the organization in a professional manner
Highly organized
Experience working with an internal control tool a plus
Prior system implementation experience a plus
Modernization, automation, or process efficiency experience a plus

Act as subject matter expert in risk and controls across Global Financial Control (GFC) programs
Consult with GFC teams and senior management across business units and functions
Serve as System Administrator/Point of Contact for SOX & SOC Controls Tool, including full implementation and ongoing maintenance
Assist Head of GFC with timely review of Audit reports for potential impacts to SOX and SOC programs
Co-represent GFC on internal initiatives as needed
Assist Head of GFC with driving modernization of department programs, including continuous improvements, automation opportunities, and alignment with NT strategic initiatives
Provide support to GFC teams during peak seasons to ensure timely program deliverables (e.g., SOX governance, control testing)
Lead critical administrative tasks across GFC, including training, creating/updating policies, procedures, standards, and ongoing maintenance aligned with firmwide initiatives and regulations
Balance high-level operational execution and development with strategic direction of business function activities
Act as Secretary for the Controls Committee, including updating/organizing meeting materials and minutes