Hybrid Associate Specialist, Lead Control Testers x 3

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About the role

  • Associate Specialist Control Tester supporting risk management within the Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function at Northern Trust. Engaging in control testing execution and enhancing testing practices across business units.

Responsibilities

  • Leads controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing
  • Performs quality review over testing workpapers (produced by other testers) to ensure execution and documentation meet First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and testing quality expectations
  • Lead representative to ensure relevant stakeholders are appropriately engaged in all critical testing phases
  • Provides support to Tester(s) to ensure testing is being performed effectively and efficiently
  • Responsible for monitoring all testing phases including escalation of significant deficiencies and/or testing delays
  • Compile, manage, submit and socialize required monthly, quarterly or annual reporting including test results, dashboards and/or testing issue remediation status
  • Responsible for assisting in the identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies
  • Work closely with the business partners to obtain issue remediation action plans, track and report status of remediation actions, including maintaining dialogue with the business to ensure timely remediation of issues
  • Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed

Requirements

  • College or university degree is required
  • Several years of risk and control experience
  • Experience in financial services industry, Fund Accounting or Transfer Agency experience an advantage
  • Deep understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies
  • Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, with varying organizational levels including senior management
  • Excellent analytics skills and attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including experience mentoring
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines

Benefits

  • Flexible and collaborative work culture
  • Opportunities for career development and growth
  • Commitment to community support

Job title

Associate Specialist, Lead Control Testers x 3

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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