Specialist, Business Unit Control - Investment Practice

Northern Trust Chicago, IL Open
Northern Trust is looking for Specialist, Business Unit Control - Investment Practice in Chicago, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3948682824 is live since 2026-11-06 17:10:47.
Overview

In this role, you support the Global Control function by implementing and maintaining risk-based control frameworks across practice areas. You will assess processes, identify control gaps, and recommend improvements to strengthen control effectiveness. You collaborate with control management to communicate findings and drive remediation programs. You help promote a strong risk management culture and ensure regulatory and internal policy alignment. This is a chance to influence governance in a trusted, global financial services leader.

Compensation / Benefits
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • retirement benefits (401k and pension)
  • health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • paid time off
  • parental and caregiver leave
  • discretionary bonus program
Responsibilities
  • Advise control leadership on implementing and maintaining the control framework and standards
  • Conduct process risk assessments and strengthen preventive/detective controls
  • Support risk-based control testing to identify early risks and issues
  • Report test findings to control management using approved templates
  • Plan and execute thematic reviews to assure control effectiveness of processes and client servicing
  • Ensure current policies and procedures are in place and compliant with standards and regulations
  • Assist in communicating and implementing corporate policies within the unit
  • Support control programs (Audit Remediation, ASL, ATP Standards) including methodology, execution, and tracking of actions
  • Foster a risk management culture within the business
Key requirements
  • 7+ years of Risk & Control experience
  • Financial services experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • college or university degree is preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • ability to build consensus
  • attention to detail
  • Risk & Control management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Internal control testing
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