Auditor- Asset & Wealth Management

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.

Audit Services offers financial services professionals the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and impactful issues in the industry. Our team applies insight, objectivity, and technical expertise to help protect and strengthen Northern Trust's legacy. We are a collaborative, globally connected team of over 200 professionals.

This hybrid Chicago-based role provides exposure across Asset and Wealth Management while working with stakeholders at all organizational levels. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality audits across Asset and Wealth Management. Through structured onboarding, training, and coaching, you will build your expertise while applying professional skepticism and analytical thinking to evaluate processes, risks, and controls.

You will:

• Support the execution of audit engagements from planning through reporting
• Analyze processes and controls to identify risks and control gaps
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Deliver work that meets Internal Audit standards and Audit Services methodology

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of business processes, risks, controls, and relevant regulatory requirements within Asset and Wealth Management
• Identify and assess risks, and contribute to audit planning and prioritization
• Execute audit testing, including interviews, walkthroughs, and data analysis
• Evaluate the effectiveness of controls and document findings in accordance with methodology
• Prepare clear, concise workpapers and assist in drafting audit observations and issues
• Collaborate with team members and engage with stakeholders, including senior management
• Support additional activities such as issue validation, retrospective reviews, and departmental initiatives

Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 2-4 years of experience in internal audit, risk, or public accounting/consulting within financial services
• Experience or interest in Asset and/or Wealth Management
• Professional certification (or progress toward certification) preferred: CIA, CPA, CFA, CISA, CFSA, or CFE

Key Capabilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and solutions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across multiple formats
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams and time zones
• Working knowledge of risk and control frameworks (or willingness to develop)
• Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity and interest in building business and product knowledge

Why Join Northern Trust Audit Services?

• Exposure to senior leadership and global business operations
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Diverse audit portfolio across Asset & Wealth Management

Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Salary Range:
$61,500 - 98,300 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

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


Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at View email address on click.appcast.io.

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.