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Senior Auditor - Asset & Wealth Management

Northern Trust · Chicago, IL · $74,200–$126,200 a year · Full time

Posted Jul 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an audit you led. How did you manage and review the work of your team?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead audit teams and provide quality oversight.

Tell me about a time you explained audit results to senior management.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate results clearly to leaders.

Tell me about a time an audit uncovered something unexpected. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust scope and judgment when new risks appear.

What would you do

Management disagrees with your finding's rating and wants it lowered. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their independence while listening fairly to management's view.

A junior auditor's workpapers don't support their conclusion. How do you coach them?

What they are checking: Whether they develop their team while protecting audit quality.

About the work

How would you plan an audit of a wealth management trust administration process? Where would you focus?

What they are checking: Whether they can identify key risks like fiduciary duty, fees and client asset protection and plan around them.

What are the main risks you would expect to find in an asset management business?

What they are checking: Whether they understand risks like investment guideline breaches, trading errors and valuation.

How do you decide how severe a finding is?

What they are checking: Whether they rate issues consistently by likelihood and impact, which shapes management's response.

How would you use data analytics to test a whole population rather than a sample?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply analytics to make audits more thorough.

How do fiduciary standards affect what you test in a trust department?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the extra duties a trustee owes beneficiaries.

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The full job description

As published by Northern Trust.

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Audit Services offers financial services professionals the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and impactful issues in the industry. Our team applies insight, objectivity, and technical expertise to help protect and strengthen Northern Trust’s legacy. We are a collaborative, globally connected team of over 200 professionals. The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting and documenting audits across Asset and Wealth Management. This role leads audit project teams, which includes providing oversight to the audit team and communicating results of the engagement to management. The Senior Auditor provides technical expertise and training to auditors within the engagement audit team and works closely with Senior Audit Managers to confirm the scope of the audit and to devise an appropriate testing approach to be performed during the engagement. MAJOR DUTIES • Leads moderately complex audits end to end - one at a time • Advancing understanding of audit methodology/standards • Advanced testing and first level reviews of less complex tests • Lead presentations of findings Planning: • Assist in the development of the audit objective and testing approach • Lead as Auditor in Charge (AIC) on less complex audit engagements • Complete planning documents • Lead walkthroughs, develop process flows; identify risks collect materials • Develop Opening Meeting deck • Drafts risk and controls; assign inherent risk rating Fieldwork: • Perform higher complexity tests • Lead discussions with stakeholders on testing findings • Perform first level (L1) reviews on less complex tests Reporting: • Assist in first drafts of audit issues • Assist in drafting report Data Analytics: • Proactively identify DA opportunities Issue Validation: • Performs testing • Drafts memo KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS • Knowledge of audit/ accounting principles usually obtained through related work experience and a four year degree program is required • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills - including effective business writing skills • Interest in pursuing professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) EXPERIENCE • A College or University degree and 3+ years auditing experience in a financial institution 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. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) Salary Range: $74,200 - 126,200 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Working with Us As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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