Audit Manager – Asset & Wealth Management

Northern Trust

Audit Manager responsible for leading audits in Asset and Wealth Management at Northern Trust. Overseeing audit teams, confirming audit scope, and ensuring effective testing approaches.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,100 - $141,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting and documenting audits within Asset and Wealth Management, providing oversight and technical training to audit teams. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively conveying audit results to management and collaborating with Senior Audit Managers on audit scope and testing approaches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Audit Project LeadershipTechnical Expertise in AuditingCommunication of Audit ResultsProfessional Certification (CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA)5+ Years Auditing Experience

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Hard Skills

AuditingAudit DocumentationAudit Testing ApproachAsset Management AuditsWealth Management Audits

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipTraining and DevelopmentCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACISACIAACAACCA

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionAudit EngagementAudit Oversight

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting and documenting audits across Asset and Wealth Management
Leading audit project teams and providing oversight to the audit team
Communicating results of the engagement to management
Providing technical expertise and training to auditors
Working closely with Senior Audit Managers to confirm the scope of the audit and devise appropriate testing approach

Requirements

What you’ll need

A College or University degree
5+ years related work experience (auditing experience in a financial institution is preferred)
Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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