Consultant - Risk Technology

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
The Consultant, Model Risk Governance is a key position within Northern Trust's model risk management function, charged with the responsibility to support the team in alignment & adherence of the model risk management program to the enriched enterprise risk management framework. As a key figure in the 2nd line of defense, Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting the enhancements needed to the model risk management program and SAS Model Risk Management (MRM) system to align with various enterprise risk management standards. The role will be instrumental in collaborating with Data and Technology team, vendor, and other MRM partners to ensure SAS MRM system reflects the updated program. The role will also play a leading role in identifying MRM processes that can be automated and developing & implementing automation solutions.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Understand various Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) standards and assess how they may impact the model risk management program
• Support the Specialist in identifying specific updates needed to the Model Risk Management Policy, Procedures, templates to align with various ERM standards
• Support development of training materials and delivery of training sessions to educate key stakeholders including model owners and model sponsors of the program updates and how these impact them
• Become Subject Matter Expert for the SAS MRM system; lead discussions with Data &Technology teams, and RCE stream leads to ensure seamless update of the SAS MRM system to align with the updated Policy and Procedures
• Identify the MRM processes that can be automated; develop and implement the automation solutions to drive meaningful efficiency gains
• Integrate automation into day to day activities, testing and execution to minimize manual intervention
• Create and maintain a consistent set of documents to support automation capabilities including knowledge articles, standard operating procedures
• Provide ongoing support to model owners on the SAS MRM system as part of the BAU
• Support ongoing MRM Engagement with external teams including Regulatory, Audit, COO and other business groups and enterprise functions including on Training, Knowledge Share, Roadshows
• Provide MRM progress updates to the Project Management office and notify them of any challenges in meeting the target dates
• Research industry best practices around model risk management systems and identify areas where the system can be enhanced to improve model risk reporting

The Successful Candidate Will Benefit From Having

• 6+ experience in supporting technology/automation at a large financial institution; model risk management or enterprise risk management (ERM) experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Hands on experience with Power BI, Excel VBA, Power Platforms is preferred
• Strong Knowledge of IT automation strategies, tools and framework
• Proven hands on experience in leading automation projects
• Proven capability in high-quality execution, including both independent execution, as well as influencing cross-functional stakeholders to drive change
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written communications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Project management and change management capabilities

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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