Hiring: Audit Specialist - Asset & Wealth Management Company: Northern Trust Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:47:42 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : CFA, CPT, Project Management, Risk Management, Wealth Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, public accounting, or financial services. •Prior experience serving as a lead auditor, senior auditor, audit manager, risk specialist, or subject matter expert preferred. •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments while working effectively with business partners and audit teams. •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. Required Skills: •Actively facilitate and support development and execution of risk-based audit coverage over Asset Management and Wealth Management activities, leveraging subject matter expertise to identify key risks, controls, and emerging themes. •Serve as a subject matter resource for audit engagements involving investment management, fiduciary services, wealth management, portfolio administration, client servicing, and supporting business processes. •Participate in audits, issue validations, risk assessments, continuous monitoring activities, and advisory engagements in roles ranging from lead auditor to technical specialist. •Assist Audit Services management in evaluating emerging risks, regulatory developments, industry trends, and business changes impacting the AMWM portfolio. •Provide technical guidance to audit teams regarding business processes, products, risks, controls, and regulatory requirements within assigned areas of expertise. •Review and evaluate the design and effectiveness of governance processes, risk management activities, and internal controls across business units. •Analyze audit results and identify themes, trends, and potential areas requiring additional audit coverage or management attention. •Actively facilitate and support preparation of audit reports, executive summaries, and committee materials by providing subject matter expertise and risk insights. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Economics, or a related field. Compensation: •$114,700 - $194,900 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!