Auditor - Finance & Human Resources (Audit Services)

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to 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. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role

Audit Services offers an exceptional opportunity to develop and apply your expertise in Regulatory Reporting, Treasury Management, and Financial Risk (including Credit, Liquidity, and Interest Rate Risk) as part of a global team of audit professionals. The team’s objective is to provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services that assess risk and help protect Northern Trust’s assets, reputation, and long-term sustainability.

We are seeking a motivated professional to support the enhancement and expansion of audit coverage, including evaluating adherence to laws and regulations across capital management, accounting, risk management, payroll, and selected operational activities. The role reports locally to the Senior Audit Manager in London and requires close collaboration with colleagues in Chicago, London, and Manila.

Working alongside other team members, you will support the end-to-end execution of audit engagements and gain exposure to senior management across Northern Trust. Success in the role is measured by the quality and integrity of audit documentation, timeliness of delivery, and your ability to build effective relationships both within Audit Services and with key stakeholders. While not required, experience in data manipulation, transformation, and reconciliation is highly desirable.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or Economics; an advanced degree in Law or Legal Management is preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in banking or financial services, or relevant public accounting experience within the financial services industry
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Knowledge of auditing techniques and methodologies within the financial services environment
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global audit team, spanning multiple time zones and jurisdictions

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.