Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant - Technology 1LoD Control Testing - Pune

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 Associate Consultant 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 and Corporate Functions. As a key member of this 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.

This role will operate under general supervision; however, will primarily work independently to actively execute control test plans. Regular activities include a risk-based control review, effective test execution, and an in-depth analysis of control test results to identify key trends and solutions.

Major Duties:

• Supports controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.

• Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and in line with testing quality expectations.

• Draft reporting and incorporate feedback resulting from Test Lead/Manager review.

• Responsible for assisting in the identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.

• Work closely with stakeholders of varying levels to remediate risk areas while driving improved operations/compliance.

• Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed.

Skills & Experience:

• 4-6 years risk and control experience

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

• Current working knowledge of risks related to information technology, cyber security, IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, IT platforms and related technologies.

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

• Understanding of assurance-based activities including Technology controls monitoring and compliance testing

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

Internal Candidates Criteria:

• 24 months as Senior Analyst or equivalent to apply for Associate Consultant.

• 12 months as Technical Coordinator/Associate Consultant for lateral movement.

Shift Coverage: EMEA - 3:30PM to 12:30 AM IST

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

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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.