Sr. Lead - Infra Audit Preparation and Oversight

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.

The Infrastructure Audit Preparation and Oversight Support is a key position within the Global Infrastructure Risk and Control team. It involves preparing Infrastructure teams for internal audits and advising during the audit. The role supports the Infrastructure Pre-Audit Assessment Team (iPaaT) for global and regional audits, conducts current state assessments, identifies potential gaps, and supports documentation and remediation. The position also provides risk-minded guidance to minimize negative audit outcomes.

• Lead iPaaT Team for internal Pre-Audit Assessments
• Support Principle to manage the regional Infrastructure Pre-Audit Assessment (iPaaT) team and support staff in execution of the defined objectives.
• Support Principle in the improvement of the teams being reviewed and the local teams processes.
• Support weekly reporting on current state of on-going assessments and present status to Infrastructure Leadership.
• Support Infrastructure/Platform owners to identify key risks and assess the design and operating effectiveness of the process and controls supporting the Infrastructure towers.
• Establish strong working relationships and communications with key stakeholders globally.
• Ensure that meetings are effective and deliverables are issued accurate, complete, and provided timely to stakeholders.
• Work with Global and Regional counterparts to develop and execute on assessment schedule to ensure coverage based on upcoming audits.

• Proven audit supporter with 12+ years of Internal Audit experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Financial Services.
• In-depth understanding of financial services regulations, risks and controls.
• Highly motivated, self-starter who deals well with ambiguity and can drive execution.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, leadership and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence and motivate teams across the organization.
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders of differing viewpoints to reach consensus.

• Internal Audit or Risk related Certification (CSIA, CIA, CRISK, etc.) and Technology specific certifications (Oracle, AWS, Azure, Kafka, Windows, Unix, Mainframe, etc.).
• Internal Audit experience working at Big4.

• 10+ years of Internal Audit experience.
• 6+ years of experience in Financial Services.
• Certifications in Internal Audit or Risk (CSIA, CIA, CRISK, etc.) and Technology (Oracle, AWS, Azure, Kafka, Windows, Unix, Mainframe, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience working at Big4 is a plus.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.