About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Specialist, Chief Control Office role is a critical role within the 1LOD that will be responsible for supporting and driving the design and implementation of Northern Trust’s internal control architecture, standards, inventory and establishment of quality standards. This will also include the execution of other high priority projects and activities related to enterprise internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in a fast paced programme delivery environment, coupled with Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of all aspects of Internal Controls and Operational Risk, both from a theoretical perspective and an experienced practitioner, respectively. The ability to understand risk and control frameworks integration, structure and alignment will be paramount. The candidate will also need programme/project delivery experience, leading large, high profile pieces of work. The role will be part of a centralized team which needs to drive consistency and effectiveness around the internal control inventory, control standards, quality adherence and the utilization of internal controls to mitigate risk.

Verbal and written communication skills will be mission critical as the role will support liaising with key stakeholders and collaborating with senior business leaders on key initiatives. This is a newly created function, which will require self-starting abilities and a proven track record of delivery and execution in a fast paced global environment.

The key responsibilities will include;

The role holder will undertake a key role within the Chief Control Office in designing and implementing:

• Group wide control architecture including strategy and framework

• Control Standard including internal control methodology and best practice for control practitioners

• Control inventory to drive consistency in how controls mitigate risk across the group

• Ongoing oversight and management of the control inventory, adopted by Control Owners , including relevant governance and reporting

• Work with Control Owners across the group to harmonize and align control and other relevant internal standards

• Seek out and implement opportunities for increased usage of automated controls and/or machine learning

• Work closely with 1st and 2nd line of defence risk and control partners to develop and enhance risk and control management best practices

Skills/Experience;

The successful candidate will benefit from having;

• Significant experience/expertise in global banking organizations, specializing in risk/control management and programme delivery

• Proven experience at a multi-national Financial Institution or consulting firm

• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools highly desirable

• Practical experience developing and/or implementing risk and control frameworks

• Delivery focused mindset gained through project and/or program management experience e.g. planning, issue management/escalation and running large workshops/forums

• Critical thinker with superior problem solving abilities who is able to organize and manage people and resources to effectively prioritize issues and respond to senior management, Boards and key stakeholders

• Strong communication written/oral skills, ability to communicate complex topics in a simple and concise manner

• Ability to engage a diverse set of stakeholders, build long-term relationships, and create a collaborative and approachable environment

• Ability to think strategically, execute with precision and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field. An MBA, CFA, or related advanced credentials preferred

This job description provides a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.