Strategic Remediation Validation Testing - ConsultantAbout 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 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.The key responsibilities of the role include:Demonstrate control assessment expertise (stemming from internal audit/control testing/issue validation experience)Accurately draft, design and execute a quality control/validation testing plan.Ensure high quality workpaper standards - ensure quality control/validation documentation is clear, concise, supports the testing reviews performed, and explains decisions made including judgement appliedIdentify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize validation tasks for on-time delivery, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze processes and controlsExercise responsibility over the execution of assigned regulatory validation projects and/or deliverables to ensure that work is performed prompt and accuratelyDevelop and show an understanding of the business risks, controls, and processes, along with an understanding of relevant laws, regulatory rules and knowledge of the impact of systems within areas reviewedEstablish and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholdersEscalate and/or communicate with relevant stakeholders to discuss the issues raised during the quality control/validation activities and agree path forward for resolutionDemonstrate excellent communication to influence a wide range of stakeholdersDemonstrate strong initiative, project management, people skills, sound decision-making, intuitive thinking, and sensitivity to cultural diversityDisplay presentation and influence skillsThe successful candidate will benefit from having:Proven experience in financial services, within a financial institution, or similar consultancy experience in the financial services industryDirect internal audit or testing experienceTest plan writing and execution - Ability to draft, and execute, a formal quality control/validation testing plan that considers the organization's risk profile, regulatory/legal requirements, and current risk trendsDemonstrate strong initiative, sound decision-making, analytical and intuitive mind-sets, political awareness, and sensitivity to cultural diversityExperience in executing high quality, high value internal testing programs for large businesses or regulated environmentsAbility to work through critical issues and realign priorities and deliverables as neededAbility to form evaluative judgment(s) based on analysis of information in complicated, unique and dynamic situationsSuperior analytical and organizational skillsAbility to multitask and prove flexibility to change plans at short noticeAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, with all levels of staff and managementProfessional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA with proven technical abilities in select areas (e.g., regulatory compliance, risk management, auditing) an advantageWorking 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 is an asset that emboldens 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.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 sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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 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.As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worl...Boost your careerFind thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today.
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