Sr. Analyst SOX Governance - Global Financial Controls

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized financial institution operating since 1889, providing innovative financial services and guidance to individuals, families, and institutions. With over 130 years of experience and more than 22,000 partners, Northern Trust serves sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The Sr. Analyst will support processes related to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Service Organization Control Reports (SOC), and/or Comprehensive Capital Analysis & Review (CCAR) on the Global Financial Control team. This team primarily provides governance, oversight, and/or internal control testing for the SOX program for Northern Trust Corporation's SEC filings, the SOC program for business areas, and/or the CCAR program for Northern Trust Corporation.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and a dynamic work environment as part of a Global Financial Control team working across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
• 6+ years of relevant experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred
• Experience in financial services preferred

Nice To Haves

• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft) is preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plus

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risk and likely sources of potential misstatement for significant processes.
• Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training regarding SOX program and requirements.
• Assist in developing regular presentations to Management and Audit Committee on relevant topics.
• Communicate with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit.
• Partner and communicate with teams across business to move key initiatives forward.
• Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact.
• Serve as a key subject matter expert and may manage daily operational activities.
• More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas.
• Work to meet deadlines.
• Deliver a work product that requires less revision.
• Able to facilitate discussions independently and reach decisions.
• Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services and systems have proper controls in place.
• Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the Northern Trust Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.
• Responsible for staying current on SOX/SOC/CCAR regulation and changes in the industry.

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees