Audit Manager – Risk and Control Enhancement

Northern Trust

Audit Manager overseeing audit validation activities for Northern Trust's Risk and Control Enhancement program. Collaborating with audit teams and stakeholders to ensure effective control design and execution.

Posted 7/6/2026full-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 audit procedures and standards, with strong analytical skills to prepare comprehensive audits. Proficient in leading discussions, providing training, and delivering timely audit validations within budget.

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Audit ProceduresAnalytical SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTraining and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Audit ValidationAudit StandardsRoot Cause AnalysisReport DraftingScope Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder EngagementProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Corporate PoliciesAccounting StandardsAudit Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop testing approach and ensure the scope of the audit validation activities is comprehensive and adequate.
Lead walkthroughs, planning meetings.
Provide training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team.
Work on several audit validations at a time and ensure work is delivered timely/within budget.
Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings.
Challenge issues, propose root cause, draft issues and reports (including executive summary).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of audit procedures and standards usually obtained through 5+ years of related work experience and a four year degree program is required.
Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures that relate to auditing/accounting standards.
Analytical skills are necessary to prepare audits.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

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