The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting and documenting audits across Asset and Wealth Management. This role leads audit project teams, which includes providing oversight to the audit team and communicating results of the engagement to management. The Senior Auditor provides technical expertise and training to auditors within the engagement audit team and works closely with Senior Audit Managers to confirm the scope of the audit and to devise an appropriate testing approach to be performed during the engagement.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Leads moderately complex audits end to end - one at a time
- Advancing understanding of audit methodology/standards
- Advanced testing and first level reviews of less complex tests
- Lead presentations of findings
Planning:
- Assist in the development of the audit objective and testing approach
- Lead as Auditor in Charge (AIC) on less complex audit engagements
- Complete planning documents
- Lead walkthroughs, develop process flows; identify risks collect materials
- Develop Opening Meeting deck
- Drafts risk and controls; assign inherent risk rating
Fieldwork:
- Perform higher complexity tests
- Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings
- Perform first level (L1) reviews on less complex tests
Reporting:
- Assist in first drafts of audit issues
- Assist in drafting report
Data Analytics:
- Proactively identify DA opportunities
Issue Validation:
- Performs testing
- Drafts memo
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Knowledge of audit/ accounting principles usually obtained through related work experience and a four year degree program is required
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills - including effective business writing skills
- Interest in pursuing professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA)
EXPERIENCE
- A College or University degree and 3+ years auditing experience in a financial institution
Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Salary Range:
$74,200 - 126,200 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
