Financial Services Audit Specialist

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Northern Trust Full time

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust is a leading global financial institution with over 130 years of experience. We provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.

We are recruiting for an Associate Auditor to join our Audit Services function, focusing on audits of our asset servicing activities. The Asset Servicing and International (ASI) Audit Team within Audit Services is responsible for providing assurance focused on our middle and back office operations, which consist of core banking and asset servicing.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the enhancement and further growth of our global Audit Services team. Through engagement with other team members, you will work to execute audit engagements of a global nature. Success is measured by the comprehensiveness of the workpapers, quality of the audit testing, timeliness of the deliveries, and your ability to foster relationships both internally in the audit department and with key stakeholders.

  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
  • Assist in determining the audit scope and audit testing approach, in conjunction with the Auditor In Charge and Audit Manager
  • Apply analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses
  • Understand and execute test steps to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the control and/or control environment
  • Complete and document a high-quality summary of findings for review
  • Participate in meetings with business units to communicate audit results as well as validating findings with business management
  • Apply data analytics methods to facilitate the evaluation of risks and controls
  • Support issue tracking and validation testing of closure of issues
  • Contribute to the further enhancement of the audit services process and provide input to special projects, as assigned
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Audit Methodology and adhere to all applicable Department Standards

Salary and Benefits:
Northern Trust offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will benefit from having:

  • A College or University degree and/or entry-level auditing experience in a financial institution
  • Knowledge of auditing in the financial services industry and related work experience
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CRCM, CIA, CPA) and/or an MBA along with demonstrated knowledge in select areas (e.g., regulatory compliance, risk management, etc.) are preferred
  • Analytical and organizational skills are necessary to conduct audits
  • Excellent verbal and written communication (i.e., report writing)
  • Results-oriented, focused on completing projects timely and of high quality

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