Specialist, Wealth Management Middle Office Control. Job in Tempe LilyLifestyle Jobs

Control Specialist Wealth Management Middle Office is seeking an embedded control partner to support the Wealth Middle Office function. The role will work alongside management to ensure processes are working effectively, assist in validating new and changing procedures as the team continues to adjust to technical capability enhancements, and serve as a contact point for the Tempe Office as Wealth Management. The Control Specialist is responsible for providing support and oversight of the operational control environment for the designated practice areas. The specialist must consistently identify risk, articulate the risk, and propose solutions to address risk to the practice area control manager and the control leadership team. The specialist consistently displays a balanced, cross‑functional perspective, collaborating with the business, Control, and relevant Northern Trust counterparts (e.g., Risk, Legal, Compliance, Audit) to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Major Duties Advise and assist leadership on implementing control framework and ensure adherence to maintaining the control processes in accordance with the highest standards and best practices. Conduct process risk assessments for the practice area. Ensure proper preventative and detective controls are in place for the practice functions assessed and prepare recommendations to strengthen control weaknesses. Support the risk‑based control test plan to identify excessive risk and/or control issues at an early stage. Report process test findings to management. Support manager with planning and execution of the thematic reviews required to provide assurance to business leadership of control effectiveness surrounding internal processes, procedures, and client‑specific servicing deliverables. Host monthly Office Risk Review with management. Coordinate materials, guide discussion, and track actions to closure. Ensure that current policies and procedures are in place for the practice area. Confirm that procedures comply with organizational standards and regulatory requirements and assist in the communication and implementation of corporate policies within the business unit. Communicate findings and enhancement recommendations with management. Support issue management and key control programs such as the Audit Remediation, ASL, ATP Standards, etc., including the definition of the methodology, execution of the programs, and ensuring implementation and tracking of agreed actions. Provide metrics oversight to ensure team performance alignment to objectives and identification of variances that could represent risk areas. Foster and promote Northern Trust’s commitment to a strong risk management culture by developing a control mindset within the business. Serve as single point of contact in the Tempe office for Wealth Management Middle Office. Necessary Knowledge and Skills Professional with extensive business experience, multi‑disciplinary functional experience with a focus on proactive activities within the operational control group. Knowledge of the firm and industry. Ability to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus. Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Attention to detail. Necessary Experience and Education College or university degree is preferred. Risk & Control experience required. Financial services experience with fiduciary management preferred. Salary Range

$108,965 – 185,155 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401(k) 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. 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 MyHRHelp@. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia