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. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions, staying true to 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.
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Associate Specialist – Control Tester
We are seeking an Associate Specialist, Control Tester to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Control Testing). This team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all Business Units and Corporate Functions. As a key member, you will support risk‑management activities across the organization, working largely independently to execute control test plans, support Testers, conduct risk‑based control reviews, and analyze test results to identify key trends and solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.
Perform quality reviews over testing workpapers produced by other testers to ensure execution and documentation meet First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and testing quality expectations.
Act as lead representative to ensure relevant stakeholders are appropriately engaged in all critical testing phases.
Provide support to Testers to ensure testing is performed effectively and efficiently.
Monitor all testing phases, including escalation of significant deficiencies and/or testing delays.
Compile, manage, submit, and socialize required monthly, quarterly or annual reporting including test results, dashboards, and/or testing issue remediation status.
Assist in the identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.
Work closely with business partners to obtain issue remediation action plans, track and report status of remediation actions, including maintaining dialogue with the business to ensure timely remediation of issues.
Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed.
Qualifications
College or university degree is required.
Several years of risk and control experience.
Experience in the financial services industry.
Fund Accounting or Transfer Agency experience is an advantage.
Deep understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies.
Self‑motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, at varying organizational levels including senior management.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including experience mentoring.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks while working toward deadlines.
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 enables 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.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
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