Associate Director, Audit - Risk & Control Enhancement (RCE)

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Audit Services provides independent assurance over how Northern Trust manages risk, strengthens controls, and supports responsible growth. The Associate Director will bring strong leadership to help oversee the audit team's planning and execution of the Northern Trust's Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program, the performance management process, and recruiting and retention of staff for the audit team. The successful candidate will lead audit teams, work with business leaders, and senior stakeholders to interpret risk themes, challenge control design and effectiveness, and translate complex risk topics into practical audit insights.

Key Responsibilities\n

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• Oversee and lead the audit validation activities as part of the Northern Trust's Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program.
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• Oversee and manage all audit activities within assigned areas of responsibility. Establish an effective risk‑based audit program.
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• When allocated Auditable Entities, complete risk assessments, propose changes to the audit universe, and propose audit plan, including coverage and timing.
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• Develop and maintain continuous monitoring activities to keep abreast of changes in the business units and corporate functions and to continue partnering with the key stakeholders.
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Skills / Qualifications\n

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• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Compliance regulation advanced knowledge.
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• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills – including effective business writing and presentations.
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• Demonstrates strong knowledge of regulatory rules and industry changes.
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• Experience with transformation programs and auditing Enterprise, Operational and Compliance Risk Management activities.
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Work Authorization\n

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, including Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale‑up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer‑sponsored visa categories.

Reasonable Accommodation\n

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.

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