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.
Role
The IT Audit Specialist is responsible for the execution of information technology and cybersecurity audit engagements, which includes planning, developing the audit scope, maintaining the budget and timeframes of the project to meet audit requirements, and ensuring department Standards are properly met. The role is a direct report to an IT Associate Director/IT Director and is responsible for their assigned staff's performance management process and recruiting and retention of staff for the audit team. The IT Audit Specialist provides input to improve operational efficiency and/or to enhance the design or operating effectiveness of the internal control environment. The role provides professional expertise and performs supervisor related work including training new employees or those with lesser experience, reviewing work of others, and providing regular feedback and coaching to employees.
Functions in various roles on audit engagements including leading audits, performing audits and providing consulting and oversight functions based on the needs of the team- Review audit work including workpaper documentation, findings and recommendations, and final audit reports to ensure adherence to the Corporation’s/Department’s Policies and Standards and ensuring work is performed appropriately within established timeframes
- Lead a team of information technology and information security professionals by overseeing and supporting the team through guidance, coaching and mentoring on projects
- Develops staffing strategy for the audit engagement, evaluate and identify necessary skillsets of the audit team to determine if they are aligned to complete the deliverables; escalate any gaps as required
- Provides technical expertise to the IT Audit Team on the use of sound IT audit practices
- Maintains familiarization and technical expertise with the assigned business unit(s) including organizational structures, key personnel, ongoing 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 risks within the business and the impact of operational changes or other significant events that could affect the business and/or the audit plan - Manages and performs special projects as assigned
- Engage with business units to discuss audit results and monitor issue remediation progress
- 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
- Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services, and systems have proper 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
- Participates in the planning, budgeting, and implementing of strategic IT Audit Team objectives and initiatives
- Nurture the overall team spirit of the technology audit function as we continue to grow and develop
Skills / Knowledge
- Knowledge and experience performing risk-based information technology and/or information security audits; experience auditing within the financial services industry is a plus
- Comprehensive understanding of ITGC and related processes (e.g., Configuration Management, Vendor Management, Access and Identity Management)
- Understanding of Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) controls (e.g., Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management)
- Skills as needed to perform testing of application controls (e.g., BC/DR, Application Security Testing, Interface Controls)
- Skills as needed to perform testing of information security and cybersecurity controls (e.g., Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Security Information and Event Monitoring, Data Security)
- 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., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Experienced in the documentation, reporting, and presentation to senior management and operating committees
- Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CCSP) preferred
- Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills are needed
- Strong report writing and work paper documentation skills
Required Experience
- College or University degree is preferred
- Minimum 15-20 years’ in related experience in Information technology or cybersecurity auditing (or equivalent experience) preferably in a financial institution, public accounting company or other large, complex or global organization
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.
About Our Bangalore Office
The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.
Skills Required
- 15-20 years' experience in IT or cybersecurity auditing (or equivalent)
- Experience performing risk-based information technology and/or information security audits
- Comprehensive understanding of ITGC and related processes (Configuration Management, Vendor Management, Access and Identity Management)
- Understanding of ITSM controls (Change Management, Incident Management, Problem Management)
- Ability to test application controls (BC/DR, Application Security Testing, Interface Controls)
- Ability to test information security and cybersecurity controls (IAM, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, SIEM, Data Security)
- Knowledge of newer technologies and associated risks (Infrastructure as Code, Cloud Access Management, Kubernetes, Containers, CI/CD)
- Knowledge of financial industry standards/frameworks (NIST CSF, FFIEC, GDPR)
- Knowledge of cloud environments and technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills; experience leading audit teams
- Strong report writing and work paper documentation skills
- Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CCSP)
- College or University degree
- Experience auditing within financial services or public accounting (preferred)
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 — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.
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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