Auditor, Audit Services (Asset Servicing & Enterprise Chief Operating Office)

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality audits across Asset Servicing and the Enterprise Chief Operating Office (AS/ECOO). Through structured onboarding, training, and coaching, you will develop your audit, risk, and business knowledge while applying professional skepticism and analytical thinking to assess risks, controls, and processes across the organization. You will work closely with experienced auditors and business stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the delivery of meaningful insights that strengthen Northern Trust's risk and control environment.

Support the execution of audit engagements from planning through reporting. Develop an understanding of business processes, risks, controls, and relevant regulatory requirements within Asset Servicing and Enterprise Chief Operating Office functions. Identify and assess risks and contribute to audit planning and prioritization activities. Execute audit testing, including interviews, walkthroughs, data analysis, and control evaluation. Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and document results in accordance with Internal Audit methodology. Prepare clear, concise, and high-quality workpapers and assist in drafting audit observations and recommendations. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business, risk, and control functions. Collaborate effectively with team members and engage with stakeholders, including senior management. Support issue validation, retrospective reviews, continuous monitoring activities, and departmental initiatives. Deliver work that meets Internal Audit standards and Audit Services methodology. Why Join Audit Services? At Northern Trust, Audit Services is more than an assurance function. It is a talent destination that provides broad organizational exposure and a strong foundation for long-term career growth. You'll benefit from: Direct exposure to senior leaders and strategic initiatives across the organization. Meaningful work that influences the firm's risk and control environment. Opportunities to gain experience across multiple business lines, products, and jurisdictions. Ongoing professional development, mentoring, coaching, and training. A collaborative and inclusive global team environment. Clear pathways for career progression within Audit Services and the broader organization. Experience & Skills Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. 2-4 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Public Accounting, or Consulting within the financial services industry. Understanding of audit methodologies, risk assessment, control frameworks, and testing techniques. Experience evaluating processes, controls, and operational risks. Exposure to Asset Servicing, Fund Administration, Global Operations, or related financial services businesses is advantageous. Strong analytical capabilities and experience using data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Progress toward, or interest in pursuing, a professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFA, CISA, CFSA, or CFE is preferred. Valuable Competencies