IT Audit Manager
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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.
Role/ Department: IT Audit Manager/Internal Audit
The IT Audit Manager is responsible for conducting and documenting audits throughout the Corporation. This role leads audit project teams, which includes providing oversight to the audit team and communicating results of the engagement to management. The IT Audit Manager provides technical information security expertise and training to auditors within the engagement audit team and works closely with Sr IT Audit Managers to confirm the scope of the audit and to devise an appropriate testing approach to be performed during the engagement.
Specific to this role, the IT Audit Manager is also responsible for leading validation efforts for enhanced and newly implemented controls for information technology, data and cyber security under the bank's transformation projects.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Leadership and Management
Establishes and develops strong working relationships and open communication with key stakeholders
Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team
Accountable for own assignments and holding others accountable for theirs including proactively managing expectations
Audit Methodology
Identify technology and cyber risk and controls within processes
Lead internal audit projects related to IT controls, information security / cyber, pre/post system implementation, IT governance, and operational areas; drive consistency of methodology
Assists with the development of the audit budget and/or timeframe for how the audit will be completed based on the objective and risk of the areas covered within the engagement
Finalizes planning documents and conducts first level review of planning documents as required
Coordinates with other audit teams (business unit, regional, and specialist) to ensure evaluations of related areas occur timely and cover key areas within the audit
Demonstrates professional skepticism and comfort with questioning how certain processes are being performed in order to facilitate making improvements
Reviews the work papers of the audit team members ensuring that departmental standards have been met
Communicates the audit status to business unit stakeholders and Audit Services management
Drafts findings and recommendations for the purpose of status updates, memos, and audit reports
Maintain technical competence by ongoing training, seeking development opportunities and applying new knowledge to daily work assignments
Skills/Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of IT auditing and systems experience
Experience leading teams
Knowledge of audit procedures and technical security and control standards usually obtained through related work experience and a four year degree program is required to perform system audits
Solid understanding of Information Technology and Cybersecurity controls
Skills as needed to perform testing of design and operational effectiveness of application controls (e.g., Interface and Application Security Controls)
Skills as needed to perform testing of design and operational effectiveness of information security and cyber security controls (e.g., Penetration Testing, SecOps, Security Information and Event Monitoring, Data Security)
Knowledge of the operations, functions, and objectives of interfacing areas is required to properly audit operations, services, systems, workflow, and operational impact on other areas
Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit/function
Self-starter with an ability to self-motivate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to proactively assess issues, identify solutions and problem solve
Ability to react and respond on a timely basis; work under pressure and to deliver to tight deadlines
Ability to adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environment
Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and various levels of technology and non-technology personnel
Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment skills are required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects.
Must be a team player and able to work under pressure during peak periods
The successful candidate will benefit from having:
Knowledge of systems software applications and databases common to the mainframe and distributed environments, such as UNIX, iSeries, and Windows
Understanding of networks, routers, and firewalls is also a plus
Understanding of newer technologies (e.g., Containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, MS Azure)
Certified Information System Audit (CISA) certification is preferred. Additional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other related certifications
Proficiency in Word and Excel
****Please note that this role may require the successful candidate to travel to other NT locations as required
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.
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
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.
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.
Role/ Department: IT Audit Manager/Internal Audit
The IT Audit Manager is responsible for conducting and documenting audits throughout the Corporation. This role leads audit project teams, which includes providing oversight to the audit team and communicating results of the engagement to management. The IT Audit Manager provides technical information security expertise and training to auditors within the engagement audit team and works closely with Sr IT Audit Managers to confirm the scope of the audit and to devise an appropriate testing approach to be performed during the engagement.
Specific to this role, the IT Audit Manager is also responsible for leading validation efforts for enhanced and newly implemented controls for information technology, data and cyber security under the bank's transformation projects.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Leadership and Management
Establishes and develops strong working relationships and open communication with key stakeholders
Provides training, coaching, and auditing expertise to the audit team
Accountable for own assignments and holding others accountable for theirs including proactively managing expectations
Audit Methodology
Identify technology and cyber risk and controls within processes
Lead internal audit projects related to IT controls, information security / cyber, pre/post system implementation, IT governance, and operational areas; drive consistency of methodology
Assists with the development of the audit budget and/or timeframe for how the audit will be completed based on the objective and risk of the areas covered within the engagement
Finalizes planning documents and conducts first level review of planning documents as required
Coordinates with other audit teams (business unit, regional, and specialist) to ensure evaluations of related areas occur timely and cover key areas within the audit
Demonstrates professional skepticism and comfort with questioning how certain processes are being performed in order to facilitate making improvements
Reviews the work papers of the audit team members ensuring that departmental standards have been met
Communicates the audit status to business unit stakeholders and Audit Services management
Drafts findings and recommendations for the purpose of status updates, memos, and audit reports
Maintain technical competence by ongoing training, seeking development opportunities and applying new knowledge to daily work assignments
Skills/Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of IT auditing and systems experience
Experience leading teams
Knowledge of audit procedures and technical security and control standards usually obtained through related work experience and a four year degree program is required to perform system audits
Solid understanding of Information Technology and Cybersecurity controls
Skills as needed to perform testing of design and operational effectiveness of application controls (e.g., Interface and Application Security Controls)
Skills as needed to perform testing of design and operational effectiveness of information security and cyber security controls (e.g., Penetration Testing, SecOps, Security Information and Event Monitoring, Data Security)
Knowledge of the operations, functions, and objectives of interfacing areas is required to properly audit operations, services, systems, workflow, and operational impact on other areas
Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit/function
Self-starter with an ability to self-motivate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to proactively assess issues, identify solutions and problem solve
Ability to react and respond on a timely basis; work under pressure and to deliver to tight deadlines
Ability to adapt and react positively in a changing and dynamic work environment
Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and various levels of technology and non-technology personnel
Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment skills are required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects.
Must be a team player and able to work under pressure during peak periods
The successful candidate will benefit from having:
Knowledge of systems software applications and databases common to the mainframe and distributed environments, such as UNIX, iSeries, and Windows
Understanding of networks, routers, and firewalls is also a plus
Understanding of newer technologies (e.g., Containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, MS Azure)
Certified Information System Audit (CISA) certification is preferred. Additional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or other related certifications
Proficiency in Word and Excel
****Please note that this role may require the successful candidate to travel to other NT locations as required
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.
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
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.
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