Strategy and Reporting Lead - Global Financial Controls

Northern Trust
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 114,700 - 194,900 annuallyFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Organization","Adaptability","Stakeholder management"]

Serve as a subject matter expert for Global Financial Controls, advising GFC teams and senior leadership on risk and control programs across the company. Own SOX scoping, deficiency aggregation, and certification oversight; act as point of contact for the controls management tool; and support SOX/SOC impact reviews of audit reports. Lead modernization efforts and ensure timely program deliverables while serving as Controls Committee Secretary.

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Northern Trust
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Strategy and Reporting Lead - Global Financial Controls

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Job Summary

Serve as a subject matter expert for Global Financial Controls, advising GFC teams and senior leadership on risk and control programs across the company. Own SOX scoping, deficiency aggregation, and certification oversight; act as point of contact for the controls management tool; and support SOX/SOC impact reviews of audit reports. Lead modernization efforts and ensure timely program deliverables while serving as Controls Committee Secretary.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead SOX scoping, deficiency aggregation analysis, and certification oversight.
  • •Serve as System Administrator/point of contact for the GFC Controls Management Tool, including implementation and ongoing maintenance.
  • •Review audit reports for potential impacts to SOX and SOC programs and coordinate externally as needed.
  • •Drive modernization across GFC department programs, including continuous improvements and automation opportunities aligned to company initiatives.
  • •Act as Secretary for the Controls Committee, updating and organizing meeting materials and minutes with exposure to executive leadership.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 114,700 - 194,900 annually
Perks:401kPensionMedicalDentalVisionPaid LeaveParental LeaveLife InsuranceDisability

Key Requirements

  • •In-depth subject matter knowledge in SOX or internal controls.
  • •Experience working with SOX, internal controls, or internal audit.
  • •10+ years of financial services experience in a full-time or contractor capacity.
  • •Ability to provide strong oral and written communication and interact professionally with partners at all levels.
  • •A college or university degree; CPA or CIA certification highly preferred.
Experience:10+ yearsFinancial services
Skills:CommunicationOrganizationAdaptabilityStakeholder management
Certifications:CPACIA
Tech Stack:SOXSarbanes-OxleySOCSystem & Organization ControlsCCARComprehensive Capital Analysis and ReviewInternal controlsControls management tool

Eligibility

Visa:H-1BL-1TNO-1E-3H-1B1F-1J-1OPTCPT
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Northern Trust
Global financial services firm providing wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions to institutions, corporations, and affluent individuals, with a focus on custody, investment management, and technology-driven services.
Industry: Asset Management
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1889
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