Northern Trust
Technology Associate Specialist - Strategic Remediation Validation Testing (Audi
Northern Trust, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Technology Associate Specialist - Strategic Remediation Validation Testing (Audit and Control testing)
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. This is a newly created individual contributor within the recently established Global Strategic Remediation Oversight and Governance (SROG) team as part of the Global Regulatory Affairs Office. The successful candidate will report to the Remediation Validation Testing Manager and will bring proven expertise in financial services assurance and validation testing activities, with a focus on technology, cyber, and data. The candidate will interact and build relationships with senior management across Northern Trust. Additionally, the candidate will use their technical ability in the execution of the remediation quality control/validation testing plan. This individual will play a key role in executing Northern Trust’s remediation quality control/validation testing program, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and translating multiple requirements into a balanced validation program. The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include Leadership Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership to influence a wide range of stakeholders Demonstrate strong initiative, project management, people skills, sound decision-making, intuitive thinking, and sensitivity to cultural diversity Display strong presentation and influence skills Technical / Operational Establish and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders Accurately design and execute the quality control/validation approach and ensure that quality control/validation documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made Identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize validation tasks for on-time delivery, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze processes and controls Exercise responsibility over the execution of assigned regulatory validation projects and/or deliverables to ensure that work is performed promptly and accurately Develop and show an understanding of the business risks, controls, and processes, along with an understanding of relevant laws, regulatory rules and knowledge of the impact of systems within areas reviewed Escalate and/or communicate with relevant stakeholders to discuss the issues raised during the quality control/validation activities and agree path forward for resolution The Successful Candidate Will Benefit From Having Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, IT/Cyber security, and/or risk management 10+ years of risk and control or internal audit experience inclusive of any direct Technology control/validation testing experience Expertise in risks related to information technology, cyber security, IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, IT platforms and related technologies and data governance components Strong working knowledge of IT risk frameworks (ITIL, COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc.) and Technology testing methodologies Deep understanding of other assurance-based activities including Technology controls monitoring and compliance testing Experience in financial services industry Required Competencies Ability to execute a formal quality control/validation testing strategy that reflects the organization’s risk profile, regulatory/legal requirements, and current risk trends Demonstrate strong initiative and people skills, sound decision-making, analytical and intuitive mind-sets, political awareness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity Ability to manage through critical issues and realign priorities and deliverables as needed Ability to form evaluative judgment(s) based on analysis of information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations Salary Range : $95,600 - 162,400 USD Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. 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. 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. Northern Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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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. This is a newly created individual contributor within the recently established Global Strategic Remediation Oversight and Governance (SROG) team as part of the Global Regulatory Affairs Office. The successful candidate will report to the Remediation Validation Testing Manager and will bring proven expertise in financial services assurance and validation testing activities, with a focus on technology, cyber, and data. The candidate will interact and build relationships with senior management across Northern Trust. Additionally, the candidate will use their technical ability in the execution of the remediation quality control/validation testing plan. This individual will play a key role in executing Northern Trust’s remediation quality control/validation testing program, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and translating multiple requirements into a balanced validation program. The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include Leadership Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership to influence a wide range of stakeholders Demonstrate strong initiative, project management, people skills, sound decision-making, intuitive thinking, and sensitivity to cultural diversity Display strong presentation and influence skills Technical / Operational Establish and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders Accurately design and execute the quality control/validation approach and ensure that quality control/validation documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made Identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize validation tasks for on-time delivery, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze processes and controls Exercise responsibility over the execution of assigned regulatory validation projects and/or deliverables to ensure that work is performed promptly and accurately Develop and show an understanding of the business risks, controls, and processes, along with an understanding of relevant laws, regulatory rules and knowledge of the impact of systems within areas reviewed Escalate and/or communicate with relevant stakeholders to discuss the issues raised during the quality control/validation activities and agree path forward for resolution The Successful Candidate Will Benefit From Having Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, IT/Cyber security, and/or risk management 10+ years of risk and control or internal audit experience inclusive of any direct Technology control/validation testing experience Expertise in risks related to information technology, cyber security, IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, IT platforms and related technologies and data governance components Strong working knowledge of IT risk frameworks (ITIL, COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc.) and Technology testing methodologies Deep understanding of other assurance-based activities including Technology controls monitoring and compliance testing Experience in financial services industry Required Competencies Ability to execute a formal quality control/validation testing strategy that reflects the organization’s risk profile, regulatory/legal requirements, and current risk trends Demonstrate strong initiative and people skills, sound decision-making, analytical and intuitive mind-sets, political awareness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity Ability to manage through critical issues and realign priorities and deliverables as needed Ability to form evaluative judgment(s) based on analysis of information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations Salary Range : $95,600 - 162,400 USD Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. 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. 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. Northern Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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