Northern Trust Corp. Looking for Information Technology – Associate Auditor at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

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.

Role/Department:
Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust is one of the world’s leading financial institutions. We specialize in providing asset servicing solutions and asset management to both institutional and personal clients. The delivery of products and services to this client base is supported through a network of offices in more than 40 countries around the globe.

We believe our most valuable asset is our engaged, empowered, and diverse workforce. As a global institution, Northern Trust is committed to building upon this diverse talent through encouraging innovative thinking and personal courage in an inclusive environment. Northern Trust’s commitment to diversity & inclusion is evident in our internal initiatives for which we have won several globally recognized awards.

Northern Trust is recruiting for an Associate Auditor to join the IT Audit Services function. Based in Bangalore, the role supports the delivery of technology internal audit projects (infrastructure, application, cybersecurity) across business units to conclude on the design and operating effectiveness of the technology internal control environment in order to improve the management of risk in support of regulatory obligations, corporate governance, and reporting requirements. Participants will gain hands on experience and learn about technology processes and standards supporting Northern Trust’s global operations, the risks that Northern Trust faces, and the controls designed to keep our technologies and business operations safe.

Title: Technology Audit Services – Associate Auditor

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop an understanding of the Audit Services’ IT Internal Audit Charter, Policy and Methodology
• Develop an understanding of Northern Trust’s business units, products and services, and operating environment and the associated technology risks, controls, and processes
• Interact regularly with different NT business units and technology stakeholders to discuss audit controls, processes, results
• Work with business partners to deliver audit testing and perform research as requested
• Attend walkthroughs with business partners and gain an understanding of the technology systems and processes, and recommend improvements for potential control gaps
• Escalate findings to the audit team lead
• Work with senior management in preparing periodic reporting to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Prior technology coursework or experience
• Pursuing a bachelor’s/post graduate degree from a university in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or other related discipline
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent to 65%
• Good communication skills (both verbal and writing) with an ability to develop positive relationships and interact with individuals from multiple backgrounds
• Keen observer and listener with strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional curiosity and personal commitment to quality, delivery, and control improvement
• Good organizational, planning and time management skills with the ability to complete projects timely and of high quality
• Willingness to learn-on-the-fly and apply critical thinking when faced with ambiguity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Information Security, IT Audit or IT Risk Management internship or work experience
• Awareness of Information Security disciplines, such as secure application development methodologies, penetration testing, threat intelligence, and security awareness
• Awareness of Information Technologies related to operating systems, databases, and networking devices and concepts
• Analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills, along with adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments
• Knowledge and interest in the financial services industry

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.