About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Position Summary
The Business Analyst, Identity & Access Management (IAM) Risk & Audit, plays a key role in supporting the organization's IAM governance, risk, and compliance programs. This position partners with IAM engineering teams, risk management, internal audit, compliance functions, and business stakeholders to strengthen the IAM control environment and support regulatory, audit, and risk management activities.
The successful candidate will support control monitoring, audit readiness, reporting, issue remediation, and process improvement initiatives across key IAM capabilities, including Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Access Controls, Authentication, Authorization, and Directory Services.
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Compliance Support
- Support internal and external audit activities related to IAM processes and controls.
- Gather, validate, and deliver audit evidence in accordance with established timelines.
- Assist with regulatory examinations, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
- Partner with control owners to address audit requests and inquiries.
- Maintain documentation supporting IAM policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
Risk & Control Management
- Support execution and monitoring of IAM controls.
- Assist in identifying control gaps, process weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Track audit findings, risk issues, and remediation activities through completion.
- Help ensure IAM processes align with regulatory and security requirements.
- Participate in control testing and validation activities.
Reporting & Data Analysis
- Develop and maintain IAM risk, audit, and compliance reporting.
- Analyze IAM data to identify trends, control exceptions, and operational risks.
- Create dashboards, scorecards, and metrics to support management reporting.
- Assist with KPI, KCI, and control effectiveness reporting.
- Support recurring reporting requirements for leadership and governance forums.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve audit readiness and control effectiveness.
- Assist in automating manual reporting and evidence collection processes.
- Contribute to the development of standardized documentation and repeatable procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with IAM engineers, risk teams, auditors, and business stakeholders.
- Communicate audit requirements, findings, and remediation progress effectively.
- Participate in risk reviews, control discussions, and project meetings.
- Support knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across the IAM organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3-7 years of experience in Cyber Security, IAM, Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, or related disciplines.
- Understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts and practices.
- Experience working with control frameworks, audit activities, or compliance processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze data and produce meaningful reporting.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Salary Range:
$88,900 - 151,100 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3-7 years of experience in Cyber Security, IAM, Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, or related disciplines.
- Understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts and practices.
- Experience working with control frameworks, audit activities, or compliance processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze data and produce meaningful reporting.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship.
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employer‑funded defined‑benefit pension is highlighted in employer‑verified materials and filings, setting the retirement package apart from many private employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as solid overall, and two paid volunteer days per year are clearly documented across corporate materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources and postings reference paid parental and caregiver leave and recent enhancements to parental benefits, indicating meaningful family support within the package.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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