Senior Project Consultant, Audit Operations 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

Sound understanding of the financial services industry
Knowledge of internal audit practice
Ability to review and challenge audit team output
Strong working relationships and communication skills

Responsibilities

Establishes and develops strong working relationships with members of PPG and the Audit Services department
Works with individual audit teams and their responsibilities related to corporate risk management initiatives
Plays a strong role driving PPG initiatives
Drives required communications to ensure audit services is appropriately aware of new initiatives
Reviews and challenges output from individual audit teams in areas such as audit universe coverage, audit universe/risk assessment documentation/rational support, and other areas to support the Department in managing its risks and achieving adherence with the new Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards (2024)
Plays a significant role within PPG and the Department’s initiatives, particularly in broader risk management initiatives and uplift required to achieve the new IIA Standards

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Internal AuditAudit OperationsRisk ManagementFinancial ServicesIIA StandardsAudit ReviewStakeholder ManagementCommunicationProject ManagementCorporate Risk

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Senior Project Consultant role?

Required skills include a sound understanding of the financial services industry, knowledge of internal audit practice, ability to review and challenge audit team output, and strong working relationships and communication skills.

What is the company culture like at Northern Trust?

Northern Trust is a Fortune 500 financial services company with over 22,000 partners, focused on innovative financial services, and emphasizes strong working relationships within teams like PPG and the Audit Services department.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate will have a solid understanding of the financial services industry and internal audit practices, along with the ability to review audit outputs and build strong communication and relationships.