IT Auditor

The Auditor, Information Technology (IT) is responsible for conducting and documenting routine audit examinations throughout Northern Trust Corporation. The role is a direct report to the Audit Team Lead, IT or Audit Manager, IT, and is responsible for completing the audit in accordance with stated budget, timeframes, and Department Policies and Standards. The Auditor provides input to improve operational efficiency and/or to enhance the design or operating effectiveness of the internal control environment. The role also provides technical and auditing expertise, training, and coaching, to auditors during the audit engagement. - Functions in various roles on audit engagements, including leading audits, staffing audits and providing consulting or oversight functions based on the needs of the team - Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and technological changes within the industry - Manages and performs special projects as assigned - Participates in meetings with business unit to discuss audit results - Communicates with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit - Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services, and systems have proper audit controls in place (i.e., design of the control environment) - 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 - Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Audit Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards - Completes and compiles a high quality summary of findings and recommendations for review in a concise and professional manner - Works closely with unit managers to devise specific technology related audit tests