Associate Audit Director – Risk and Control Enhancement

Northern Trust

Associate Audit Director responsible for overseeing audit validation activities and managing audit efforts. Driving the Risk and Control Enhancement transformation at Northern Trust.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $114,700 - $194,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Risk Management, with a strong focus on audit validation, compliance regulations, and effective stakeholder communication. Proven ability to develop risk-based audit programs and manage transformation initiatives within corporate functions.

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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)Operational Risk Management (ORM)Audit Validation ActivitiesCompliance Regulation KnowledgeTransformation Program Experience

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentAudit Program DevelopmentContinuous Monitoring ActivitiesRegulatory Rules KnowledgeAudit Plan Proposal

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBusiness Writing

Industry Keywords

Audit ActivitiesRisk-Based AuditStakeholder PartnershipCompliance Risk ManagementOperational Risk Management Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and lead the audit validation activities as part of the Northern Trust’s Risk and Control Enhancement transformation program
Oversee and manage all audit activities within assigned areas of responsibility
Establish an effective risk-based audit program
Complete risk assessments, propose changes to the audit universe and propose audit plan, including coverage and timing
Develop and maintain continuous monitoring activities to keep abreast of changes in the business Units and corporate functions and to continue partnering with key stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Operational Risk Management (ORM) experience
Advanced compliance regulation knowledge
Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Effective business writing and presentations
Strong knowledge of regulatory rules and industry changes
Experience of transformation programs and auditing Enterprise, Operational and Compliance Risk Management activities

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
Voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component