About Northern Trust
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award‑winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. We 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. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role / Department
This role sits in the Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team within Northern Trust’s Technology function (1st Line of Defense). As a Cybersecurity GRC Compliance Associate you will support the mission of the team by monitoring adherence to cyber rules and regulations, overseeing control assurance, and coordinating cyber control information and evidence for regulators, auditors and clients. The ideal candidate combines a compliance or audit mindset with knowledge and passion for cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the cyber compliance and assurance team by assisting with daily tasks and contributing to ongoing projects.
* Help coordinate information and gather evidence for cyber controls (including SOC 2 and SOX testing and reporting).
* Work with Internal Audit to provide requested documents and support audits related to cybersecurity.
* Assist in compiling information and evidence on cyber controls for regulatory requests.
* Assist in preparing information and evidence on cyber controls for client requests, helping to support client needs and inquiries.
* Contribute to ensuring compliance with cyber‑related regulatory requirements in the different regions where Northern Trust operates.
* Help maintain the cyber controls evidence repository by organizing materials and ensuring quality and consistency of information.
* Track and report on cybersecurity issues and findings, ensuring information is up to date and remediation steps are monitored.
* Work with colleagues in the broader Cybersecurity team to ensure new products, services and processes are compliant and controlled.
* Collaborate with team members and various internal stakeholders to improve understanding and implementation of cybersecurity regulations and internal controls in business and technology practices.
Skills / Qualifications
* Experience in Cybersecurity, Compliance, Audit or a related area.
* Basic understanding of cyber regulations, risk management frameworks and methodologies.
* Strong interest in cybersecurity and eagerness to learn and grow within the field.
* Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
* Analytical and problem‑solving mindset, with a keen attention to detail.
* Relevant certifications such as Security+ or similar are a plus, but not required.
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 empower us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve. Join a workplace with a greater purpose and build your career with us.
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. 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.
Job Details
* Seniority Level: Entry level
* Employment Type: Full‑time
* Job Function: Finance and Sales
* Location: Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
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