Senior Auditor - Finance & Chief Administrative Office (CAO), Audit Services

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/Department:

The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting and documenting audits across Finance and Chief Administrative Office (CAO) functions. In this role, you may lead audit engagements as the Auditor in Charge (AIC) or perform audit testing as part of a larger audit team. You will work closely with Senior Audit Managers to execute risk-based audit activities, communicate results to management, and contribute to the successful delivery of audit engagements.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead or support internal audit engagements covering Finance and CAO-related activities, including Capital, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting, Liquidity Risk Management, Financial Controls, and other operational processes.
• Assist with the development of audit objectives, scope, and testing approaches based on the risks and controls within the area under review.
• Complete planning and scoping activities, including walkthroughs, process mapping, risk identification, and the development of audit documentation.
• Perform audit testing of varying complexity and conduct first-level reviews of audit workpapers to ensure departmental standards are met.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders regarding audit testing, observations, and identified control weaknesses.
• Communicate audit status, key risks, and results to business stakeholders and Audit management throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Draft audit observations, reports, validation memorandums, and other audit deliverables to support timely and accurate reporting.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or Economics; an advanced degree in Law or Legal Management is preferred
• Demonstrated 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

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.