Sr. Assoc, Tch Risk

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.

The Second Line of Defense (2LOD) Controls Testing partner will be an individual contributor who will work closely with peers, stakeholders, and their manager on the Second Line's Controls Testing program focused on Cyber, Technology, and Non-Technology Controls. 

Responsibilities will include: 

· Test, validate, and assert to Business and Application Owners the control testing methodology and test procedures, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and complete 

· Perform 2LOD validation work, including plan preparation, maintenance of workpapers, identification of findings, and reporting results to risk committees 

· Manage day-to-day risk issues related to the design and implementation of new controls, working with various teams to ensure proper execution 

· Examine cyber and non-cyber risk controls, evaluate their design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and partner with the business to develop remediation strategies 

· Assess risk as a Second-Line governance role through the Risk and Control testing, Risk Identification, and Change Initiative Risk Assessment processes, as applicable 

· Provide Second-Line risk and control testing findings to Risk Management leadership and risk committees, ensuring timely communication of identified issues 

· Demonstrate understanding of the 'Three Lines of Defense' governance model and apply it consistently throughout testing activities 

· Effectively communicate operational and technical findings and control issues to executive and business leadership, using language relevant to and understandable by the business 

· Apply strong risk assessment framework knowledge and experience to identify key risks and controls, performing thorough risk assessments 

· Exhibit strong project management skills, adapting to change quickly, managing multiple tasks, and demonstrating flexibility in prioritization 

· Maintain a strong working knowledge of banking/financial regulatory requirements to ensure appropriate levels of testing 

Qualifications: 

24 months as Technical Coordinator/Associate Consultant

· –8 years of IT Audit experience, including but not limited to Cyber Resilience, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, IT Risk and Control, and/or IT Audit 

· CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent certifications highly preferred 

· Strong working knowledge of inherent cyber risks in the financial services industry 

· Cloud, MFA, password vaulting (e.g., CyberArk), and Secure SDLC experience 

· Analytical and communication skills required to summarize and analyze complex information 

· Organizational skills required to coordinate risk-related activities with peers and senior executives 

· Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills and familiarity with risk management/GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Fusion) to track, manage, and report control issues 

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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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.