Technology Control Testing Manager

Manager, 1LoD Technology Control Testing

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Technology Control Testing Manager to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Testing). This 1LOD Testing team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all Business Units, Corporate Functions and Technology organizations. As a key member of the 1LoD Control Testing leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting risk management activities across the organization. This includes the opportunity to be immersed across multiple operational and compliance areas, with opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest.

In this role, reporting into the 1LOD Technology Controls Testing Director, you will collaborate closely with stakeholder partners across NTC's global operations. Your responsibilities will include managing and overseeing a team of professionals to execute high quality 1LoD Control Testing in line with corporate policies and standards. As a 1LOD Technology Control Testing Manager, you will be primarily responsible for helping further develop and govern testing execution activities in accordance with industry best practices, while supporting the ongoing operations of the Function.

Major Duties:

• Responsible for managing a multi-level team of Test Lead(s) and Tester(s)

• Review resourcing for respective area, including ensuring Test Leads and Testers can meet testing demand and have appropriate experience and skill levels

• Promote standardized testing execution activities by performing quality review over pertinent 1LOD testing outputs including planning and final reporting

• Develop and enhance governing methodologies, tools, and training materials to ensure they remain aligned to industry best practices.

• Help facilitate efficient testing practices including utilization of automated tools as part of execution activities.

• Acts as point of escalation for matters related to significant deficiencies and risks to ongoing operations of the Function.

• Collaborate within the first line and within the other lines of defense to promote coordination of risk management-based activities.

• Responsible for communicating thematic observations and trends to Senior Leadership and Oversight Committees.

• Work with the Head of 1LOD Control Testing to communicate statuses and respond to inquiries from Audit regulatory bodies.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, IT/Cyber security, and/or risk management

• 12 year experience in control testing related to information technology, cyber security, IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, IT platforms and related technologies.

• Knowledge of IT risk frameworks (ITIL, COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc) and Technology testing methodologies

• Deep understanding of other assurance-based activities including controls monitoring and compliance testing

• Experience managing a testing function across multiple jurisdictions

• Experience in financial services/Technology industry

• Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written, with senior management and Regulatory Bodies

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including experience mentoring

• Strong understanding of automated tooling across assurance-based activities, including experience with implementing these solutions

• Professional certifications a plus (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP)

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.

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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.