Senior Auditor - Technology, Data, and Enterprise Change

Northern Trust•Tempe, AZ

21d

About The Position

The Senior Auditor will join Northern Trust’s Technology, Data, and Enterprise Change Audit team, evaluating complex subject matter across data governance and management, emerging digital technologies, and large transformation programs. The team supports business units and corporate functions by providing insight and best practices to help them navigate complex transformation initiatives. The role involves assessing technology and data risks, independently auditing transformation programs, and communicating key risk-related messages to senior program leaders.

Requirements

A minimum of 4–5 years of IT audit, technology risk, or related systems experience.
Strong experience understanding, defining, and evaluating IT risks and controls.
Ability to quickly understand new and emerging technology and related use cases, and articulate the risks associated with them.
Exceptional commitment to providing excellent service and building and maintaining productive relationships with Audit Services teams, business units, and corporate functions.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, multitasking, and project management skills.
Ability to develop concise and impactful audit reports.
Self-starter who demonstrates the ability to lead through caring and drive all aspects of the work through to completion.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

One to three years’ experience evaluating data risk, AI risk, and program management and/or providing assurance on large transformation programs and projects.
CISA, AAIA, or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate implementation of data and AI standards and FFIEC guidance for the development, acquisition, and implementation of complex systems.
Evaluate management of next-generation data architecture patterns, including Data Mesh, and assess use of data management tools such as Collibra.
Evaluate risks associated with AI use cases, including Copilot products and in-house Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines and systems.
Evaluate risks associated with blockchain architecture and business use cases involving carbon and other digital assets.
Assess complex transformation programs as an independent auditor or lead a team with varied expertise to deliver key risk-related messages to senior program leaders.
Develop concise and impactful audit reports and drive work through to completion.

Benefits

Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and pension.
Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability coverage.
Paid time off.
Parental and caregiver leave.
Life and accident insurance.
Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Flexible and collaborative work culture.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, and senior leaders are accessible.
Inclusive workplace and opportunities to assist communities through employee philanthropy.