auditor, wealth and asset ManagementNorthern Trust

ROLE
Audit Services is offering an exceptional opportunity for you to showcase and expand your knowledge in Asset and Wealth Management and join a global team of experts, whose common goal is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities that assess risks and protect the assets, reputation, and sustainability of Northern Trust. We are seeking an eager partner to help enhance and grow our audit coverage of Asset and Wealth Management.
We'll help you make an impact with our onboarding, training and coaching, and you'll have the opportunity to expand and apply your experience and skills while developing and executing audit approaches, demonstrating professional skepticism to understand processes and controls, and applying analytical skills to review information and identify control weaknesses. Through collaboration with other team members, you would assist in the end-to-end execution of audit engagements and gain exposure to senior management across Northern Trust. Success is measured through the quality of the documentation, integrity of the assessment, timeliness of the deliveries, and your ability to foster relationships both internally in the audit department and with key stakeholders. While not required, experience in data manipulation, transformations, and analytical techniques is highly desired.
This position will report locally to the Audit Manager in Manila, and is expected to work closely with partners based in Chicago and London.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and demonstrate an understanding of Asset and Wealth Management and other business processes, risks, and controls, along with an understanding of relevant laws, industry changes, and the impact of technology.
Identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize audit project tasks for on-time delivery, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze processes and controls, document the reliability and quality of data sources, develop and perform audit tests, document work papers, and produce quality issues
Assist with ad hoc projects as necessary (e.g., continuous monitoring of the business environment, research projects, and risk-based audit cycling analysis, etc.)
Exercise responsibility over the execution of assigned audit projects and/or audit deliverables to ensure that work is performed timely and accurately
Accurately design and execute the testing approach and ensure that work paper documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made during the project.
Escalate and/or communicate with management, leading efforts to discuss the business/risk environment and issues/risks raised during the audit review.
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics is preferred, but not required.
4+ years of experience within the Banking/ Financial Services sector or similar public accounting experience in the Financial Services industry. Candidates with Asset and/or Wealth Management Internal Audit are preferred
Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) are desired
Knowledge of Auditing principles and methodology in the Financial Services industry would be an advantage
An ability to work in a fast paced environment as part of a Global Audit team across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
Strong leadership skills, self-starter, ability to independently work on deliverables, and keen attention to detail
Proficiency in oral and written communication
Excellent time management and project management skills
Analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills
Ability and interest to build relationships using interpersonal skills and personal courage. (e.g., participating in meetings, asking questions, supporting team members)
Willing to work from 5:00 am to 2:00 pm
Additional Information
Northern Trust

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time