Auditor

Northern Trust is now recruiting an Auditor to join the Audit Services function to focus on audits of Northern Trust's activities within EMEA.  Based in Limerick, the role is a direct report to an Audit Team Lead.  The successful applicant will be responsible to conduct assigned internal audit reviews within Northern Trust businesses in order to provide assurance on the adequacy, appropriateness and effectiveness of the internal control environment and risk management framework, as well as assisting with other audit matters and projects.  The successful applicant will gain exposure to the many different types of businesses within Northern Trust, and will be provided the opportunity to work with the organization's senior management and to recommend improvements to company processes and systems. The key responsibilities of the role include to: Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Determine the audit scope, in conjunction with the Audit Manager. Conduct and document audit testing of key controls within specified areas and identify reportable issues of risk. Verbally communicate findings to senior management and compile and present report on findings to senior management. Facilitate issue tracking and validation of closure of issues. Recommend improvements for the effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes. Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and changes within the funds services industry. Contribute to the further enhancement of the audit services process and provide input to special projects, as assigned. Develop a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Audit Methodology and adhere to all applicable Department Standards. The role may require limited travel. Qualifications The successful candidate will benefit from having: A College or University degree and/or relevant audit, risk management, regulatory, or funds industry experience. Experience of auditing, ideally gained in an internal audit environment, together with knowledge of risk and control activities, including operational and compliance risks. Knowledge of auditing in the financial services industry and basic accounting principles and related work experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Strong report writing and work paper documentation skills. Experience in the asset servicing/investment management industry. Professional audit / accounting certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) are preferred. About Northern Trust For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 16,500 employees globally. We serve the world's most-sophisticated clients - from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands. We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater. Northern Trust proudly cultivates a diverse workforce, to serve our diverse client base. We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company. We encourage applications from the best regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, education, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religion. As of September 30, 2017, Northern Trust Corporation had: $131 billion in banking assets $7.8 trillion in assets under custody $9.7 trillion in assets under custody/administration $1.1 trillion in assets under management