Director of Remediation
Northern Trust is a leading financial institution that has been in operation since 1889. As a globally recognized company, we provide innovative financial services and guidance to successful individuals and institutions.
The Director of Remediation will be responsible for managing the remediation quality control testing program, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and translating multiple requirements into a balanced validation program. This leader will interact and build relationships with executive and senior management across the organization.
This role includes:
1. Leading a Strategic Remediation Quality Control Testing Team, ensuring the successful execution of the quality control testing program in accordance with established procedures.
2. Assisting in defining and implementing quality control testing methodologies and building out the local quality control testing team.
3. Overseeing and managing quality control testing and validation of significant remediation activities within assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring execution in accordance with established time frames and procedures.
4. Assigning work to team partners, setting priorities, and monitoring activity.
5. Ensuring that quality control testing scope is appropriate and covers key deliverables as defined by department standards and procedures.
A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, IT/Cyber security, or risk management is required. Several years of risk and control experience, including direct Technology control/validation testing experience, are also necessary. Expertise in risks related to information technology, cyber security, IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, IT platforms, and related technologies and data governance components is essential. Strong working knowledge of IT risk frameworks (ITIL, COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO) and Technology testing methodologies is required. Experience in the financial services industry is preferred. Self-motivated individuals with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, with senior management and Regulatory Bodies are ideal candidates for this position.
We offer a flexible and collaborative work culture where financial strength and stability embolden us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, and senior leaders are accessible. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.