Northern Trust
Financial Services
Consultant,RiskControlTesting
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“Consultant, Risk Control Testing at Northern Trust. Skills: Risk Management, Control Testing, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance. Execute controls testing. Perform walkthroughs”
Industry & Context.
Analytics skills; Attention to detail
EMEA shift timings, 1:30PM to 10:30PM IST
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduation or above, 6+ years risk and control experience, 6+ years control testing experience, Experience in financial services industry, Experience in regulatory experience
Nice to Have
CFA charterholder preferred, CPA preferred, FRM preferred, Series 7/63/65 preferred, CAIA preferred, CFP preferred, ACCA preferred, ACA preferred
What You'll Do.
Execute controls testing
Perform design testing
Perform operating effectiveness testing
Document testing in templates
Follow First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology
Meet testing quality expectations
Incorporate feedback from Test Lead/Manager review
Identify and escalate follow-ups
Identify and escalate potential deficiencies
Work with stakeholders to remediate risk areas
Drive improved operations
Drive improved compliance
Assist with control projects
Assist with operational risk initiatives
Assist with corporate risk initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
**_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. We are seeking a Consultant, Control Testing for the Risk Management function. This 1LOD Testing team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all testing practices across Risk Management. This role will operate under general supervision; however, will primarily work independently to actively execute control test plans. Regular activities include a risk-based control review, effective test execution, and an in-depth analysis of control test results to identify key trends and solutions. As a key member of team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting Risk Management. **_Major Duties:_** * Executes controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing. * Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and in line with testing quality expectations. * Draft reporting and incorporate feedback resulting from Test Lead/Manager review. * Responsible for identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies. * Work closely with stakeholders of varying levels to remediate risk areas while driving improved operations/compliance. * Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed. ** _Skills & Experience:_** * Graduation or above * 6+ years of risk and control experience, control testing. * E
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