Senior Auditor - Capital Markets at Northern Trust

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Capital MarketsIndustries

Knowledge of audit procedures and standards usually obtained through related work experience and a four-year degree program
Comprehensive understanding of the Audit Services’ Internal Audit Charter, Policy and Methodology, and adherence to all applicable requirements within those documents
Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures that relate to auditing/accounting standards and analytical skills necessary to prepare audits
Knowledge of the operations, functions, and objectives of interfacing areas to properly audit operations, services, systems, workflow, and operational impact on other areas
Excellent oral and written communication skills
5 to 8 years of relevant experience
A College or University degree and/or entry-level auditing experience in a financial institution (preferred)

Leads one audit at a time at a minimum
Conducts and documents more complex and high-risk audits throughout the Corporation
Demonstrates professional skepticism and comfort with questioning how certain processes are being performed to facilitate making improvements
Finalizes planning documents
Conducts first-level review of Planning Documents
Applies analytical skills to review information, perform assessments of the audit results, and evaluate the adequacy of controls
Works with the Audit engagement Senior Auditor II or Team Leader/Manager I or II to develop the audit objectives for the engagement
Assists with the development of the audit budget and/or timeframe for how the audit will be completed based on the objective and risk of the areas covered within the engagement
Reviews the work papers of the audit team members ensuring that departmental standards have been met
Communicates the audit status to business unit and Audit Services management
Drafts findings and recommendations for the purpose of status updates, memos, and audit reports
Coordinates with other audit teams (business unit, regional, and specialist) to ensure evaluations of related areas occur timely and cover key areas within the audit
Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team
Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit/function