Finance Control Testing Consultant

Consultant - 1LoD Finance Control Testing - Pune/Bangalore

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.

We are seeking a Consultant(s) to join our newly established Centralized 1LoD Control Testing function (1LoD Testing). This 1LOD Testing team aims to standardize and enhance our control testing practices across all Business Units and Corporate Functions. As a key member of this team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting risk management activities across the organization. This includes the opportunity to be immersed across multiple operational and compliance areas, with opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest. 

This role will operate under general supervision; however, will primarily work independently to actively execute control test plans. Regular activities include a risk-based control review, effective test execution, and an in-depth analysis of control test results to identify key trends and solutions.  

Major Duties:

• Executes controls testing execution including walkthroughs, design, and operating effectiveness testing.  

• Ensures all aspects of testing are properly documented in prescribed templates and First Line of Defense Control Testing Methodology and in line with testing quality expectations.  

• Draft reporting and incorporate feedback resulting from Test Lead/Manager review. 

• Responsible for identification and escalation of follow-ups and potential deficiencies.  

• Work closely with stakeholders of varying levels to remediate risk areas while driving improved operations/compliance. 

• Assist with control projects, operational and/or corporate risk initiatives, where directed. 

Skills & Experience:

• Graduation or above

• 6+ years of risk and control experience, control testing.

• Experience in financial services industry, including regulatory experience 

• Understanding of control frameworks and testing methodologies 

• Self-motivated with strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Excellent analytics skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while effectively able to work towards deadlines 

Shift Timings: EMEA - 3:30PM to 12:30AM IST

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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

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.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees.  In this stunning office, space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub – Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.

Experience Level

Senior Level