Senior Analyst, SOX Governance – Global Financial Controls

Northern Trust

. Evaluate risk and likely sources of potential misstatement for significant processes.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $66,700 - $113,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate risk and likely sources of potential misstatement for significant processes.
Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training regarding SOX program and requirements.
Assist in developing regular presentations to Management and Audit Committee on relevant topics.
Communicate with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit.
Partner and communicate with teams across business to move key initiatives forward.
Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact.
Serve as a key subject matter expert and may manage daily operational activities.
Work to meet deadlines.
Deliver a work product that requires less revision.
Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services and systems have proper controls in place.
Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses.
Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.
Responsible for staying current on SOX/SOC/CCAR regulation and changes in the industry.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of relevant experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred
Experience in financial services preferred
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plus
Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft) is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk evaluationanalytical skillsfinancial analysiscontrol assessmentSOX complianceSOC complianceCCAR compliancepresentation developmentoperational managementprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship managementteam collaborationtrainingdeadline managementsubject matter expertiserecommendation developmentguidanceorganizational skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Certified Public AccountantCertified Internal Auditor