Audit Manager - Digital
Northern Trust
- Madison, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinates and collaborates with the global technology audit team on the identification of risks and execution of audits part of the audit plan.
- Functions in various roles on audit engagements, including leading audits, staffing audits and providing consulting or oversight functions based on the needs of the team
- Manages internal audit projects related to systems implementations, cross function transformational programs related to emerging and newly adopted technology at Northern Trust. In addition, the Audit Manager may be asked to assist with Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), information security/cyber, business application, and integrated business audits
- Provides technical expertise to the Digital Services Audit Team and uses sound audit practices
- Maintains familiarization and technical expertise with the assigned business unit(s) including organizational structure, personnel, activities and products, new product development, financial performance and risk and problem areas
- Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and changes within the industry
- Interacts and partners with Senior and Executive Management to understand the risks within the business, business changes and other significant events that could significantly affect the business and/or the audit plan
- Train larger Audit Services team on technology risks and challenges.
- Manages and performs special projects as assigned
- Participates in meetings with business unit to discuss audit results
- Communicates with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit
- During audit engagements, assigns work to auditors, sets priorities and monitors activity
- Conducts the performance management process for direct reports. Oversees the performance management process and ensures identification of training and development needs for the respective team members
- Utilizes understanding of various corporate units to ensure operations, services, and systems have proper audit controls in place (i.e., design of the control environment)
- Reviews audit work including work paper documentation, findings and recommendations and the final report to ensure appropriate adherence to the Corporation’s/Department’s Policies and Standards and ensuring work is performed within established timeframes
- Evaluates corporate management, business processes, business controls and operating practices during audits and consulting/monitoring engagements
- Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses.
- A College or University degree and 6 years of auditing experience and managing team
- Adept auditing and/or systems experience in a financial institution, or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry.
- Solid understanding of ITGC and related processes (e.g., Configuration Management, Vendor Management)
- Understanding of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) controls (e.g., Incident Management, Problem Management)
- Skills as needed to perform testing of application controls (e.g., Application Security Testing, Interface Controls)
- Skills as needed to perform testing of information security controls.
- Knowledge of risks related to newer technologies (e.g., Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Access Management, Kubernetes, Containers, CI/CD)
- Knowledge of financial industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, FFIEC, GDPR)
- Knowledge of cloud environments and related technologies (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud)
- Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CCAK, CCSK, CCSP, PMP)
- Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills are needed
- Strong report writing and work paper documentation skills
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.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. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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 .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.