Strategy and Projects Associate, Audit Services

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.

We strive to have a globally diverse workforce where engagement and inclusion drive business excellence. We believe in the power of collaborative partnerships and are proud to work with a number of organisations across EMEA who provide us with ongoing knowledge, education and insights to support our efforts.

We monitor our progress by participating in market benchmarks which assess industry best practice and are delighted to have received a Silver Award from the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index over two consecutive years, and a Gold Award from the UK Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Role/ Department:

The Corporate & Institutional Services, Global Services, and International Audit Team within Audit Services is responsible for providing assurance focused on Northern Trust’s middle and back office operations, which consist of core banking (i.e., loans and deposits) and asset servicing (e.g., custody services, transfer agency, fund accounting). Additionally, team members evaluate and advise on the implementation of new and emerging technologies and product offerings. With this focus, team members have the unique opportunity to develop views toward enterprise risks across global processes and key technologies, drive thought leadership in assessing fraud risks and controls, and create data analytics strategies to increase assurance effectiveness. Team members are encouraged to build authentic relationships, think creatively, and seek emerging trends and develop an insightful point-of-view. In a flexible and delivery driven culture, teams members are required to hold themselves accountable in respect to project deliverables.

This role has a focus on department strategy, initiative roll out and operational excellence.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Supporting the International Strategy and Project Manager on key strategic initiatives globally
• Challenging the department status quo on operational excellence to drive productivity and efficiency
• Owning and driving change in specific topics required by Audit Methodology
• Provide Data Analytics delivery for the Audit Plan in the EMEA region with regular interaction with CGI Data Analytics Consultant in Melbourne, Australia
• Undertake ad-hoc projects at request of Head C&IS, Global Services and International Audit and CAE.
• Tracking of progress in line with Bank wide strategic initiatives
• Regular presentation to management on progress in line with project management and change methodologies
• Assist in the management of Bath Internship Programme both recruitment and ongoing collaboration with placement students
• Additional responsibilities that the role identifies as time develops and the department progresses, deemed valuable by management

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with flexibility of delivery methods for different audiences
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Interest in technological solutions and automation
• Exposure to project management and documentation skills
• Confidence to present and be challenged by management

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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