Associate Auditor Graduate Opportunity - Hybrid

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

As a Northern Trust employee (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 that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you would benefit from adjustments for any part of the employment process, please inform the recruiter to discuss your individual requirements.

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018.

Role/ Department:

The Corporate Audit Services team conducts audits throughout the company to provide independent and objective assurance, and consulting activities, that assess risks and protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of Northern Trust. The Associate Auditor is responsible for conducting and documenting routine audit examinations throughout the company (with a focus on Risk Management and Compliance areas).

The role offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to the enhancement and further growth of the global Audit Services team. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative manner with audit partners globally, engage with senior stakeholders throughout the business, gain exposure across Northern Trust, as well as valuable insights into Northern Trust’s global business. This position will report locally to the Audit Manager in Limerick.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Audit Services' Internal Audit Charter, Policy and Methodology and adheres to all applicable requirements within those documents
• Demonstrates knowledge of Northern Trust’s global corporate functions, business units, products & services, operating environment and the associated business risks controls and processes
• With supervision, conducts and documents walkthroughs and process flows, and identifies key risks and controls
• With supervision, executes test steps, documents work in a concise manner, and evaluates results to assess the quality of the control and/or control environment
• Demonstrates professionalism scepticism and judgment in all activities
• Applies analytical skills to interpret information and determine potential control weaknesses
• Maintains up to date understanding of the regulatory environment and relevant changes within the industry

Skills/ Qualifications:

• A College or University degree and/or entry level auditing experience in a financial institution
• An understanding of auditing/risk management activities and/or related work experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing)
• Results oriented, focused on completing high quality projects timely
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Working with Us:

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 ethical companies. In return, we will support you with your personal and career goals in a number of ways:

Financial – Life Assurance, Disability Plan, Pension/ Gratuity, Annual Pay Review

Work Life Balance – Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Community Volunteer Days

Health & Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development – Clear Career Path, Education Assistance, Recognition Programme, NT University (wide range of online, virtual & in-house training options) and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

And Finally

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.

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