Audit Specialist - Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change
ACCA Careers, Boston, MA, United States
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. It provides innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions, leveraging over 130 years of financial experience and a global network of more than 22,000 partners.
Responsibilities As an individual contributor reporting to the Director of the DDEC Audit Team, the
Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change Specialist
will work as part of a team of problem solvers and intellectual thinkers helping to evaluate complex business challenges. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Evaluate implementation of leading data governance and management frameworks and regulations such as Data Management Capability Assessment (DCAM), Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK), BCBS 239, and EU Data Governance Act
Evaluate implementation of next generation data architecture pattern (Data Mesh) and data management tools such as Collibra
Evaluate risks associated with AI use cases implementation including Copilot suite of products and in-house developed Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines and systems
Evaluate risks associated with blockchain architecture and business use cases around carbon and other digital assets
Assess complex transformation programs as an independent auditor or leading a team with various expertise to deliver key risk related messages to senior program leaders
Qualifications Candidate qualifications include:
At least 10 years of experience in defining and evaluating IT risk and controls
Strong understanding of leading standards and regulations such as NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK, PMBOK, COBIT, TOGAF, DORA, EU AI Act, and FFIEC IT examination guidelines
Extensive experience in program management and/or assurance of large transformation programs and projects; highly competent in implementing and/or performing project assessments, program gateway reviews, and risk-based quality assurance reviews
Deep understanding of core project management process areas (including IT governance, quality assurance, and SDLC), project management software/tools, and ERP and/or financial services specific applications; experience with Agile, Scaled Agile, and DevOps practices is required
Strong understanding of data governance and management concepts, and leading practices; experience in evaluating data governance and management models at financial services is preferred
Ability to quickly understand new and emerging technology, related use cases, and articulate risks associated with these technologies is a must
Exceptional commitment to providing excellent service, building and maintaining productive relationships with Audit Services teams, Business Units and Corporate Functions
Advanced analytical, problem solving and multitasking, and project management skills; ability to develop concise and impactful audit reports
CISA certification is required; certifications in Artificial Intelligence such as Advanced in Artificial Intelligence Audit (AAIA), leading Project, Program and/or Risk management frameworks and methodologies such as PMP, PRINCE2, and SAFe are strongly preferred
An initiative-taker that demonstrates the ability to lead through caring and to drive all aspects of the work through to completion; a strong work ethic is needed
Working Model Hybrid (in-person and remote).
Salary Range $114,700 - 194,900 USD. Base pay is a good faith estimate. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. A discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component is also available.
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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
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Responsibilities As an individual contributor reporting to the Director of the DDEC Audit Team, the
Data, Digital, and Enterprise Change Specialist
will work as part of a team of problem solvers and intellectual thinkers helping to evaluate complex business challenges. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Evaluate implementation of leading data governance and management frameworks and regulations such as Data Management Capability Assessment (DCAM), Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK), BCBS 239, and EU Data Governance Act
Evaluate implementation of next generation data architecture pattern (Data Mesh) and data management tools such as Collibra
Evaluate risks associated with AI use cases implementation including Copilot suite of products and in-house developed Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines and systems
Evaluate risks associated with blockchain architecture and business use cases around carbon and other digital assets
Assess complex transformation programs as an independent auditor or leading a team with various expertise to deliver key risk related messages to senior program leaders
Qualifications Candidate qualifications include:
At least 10 years of experience in defining and evaluating IT risk and controls
Strong understanding of leading standards and regulations such as NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, DCAM, DAMA-DMBOK, PMBOK, COBIT, TOGAF, DORA, EU AI Act, and FFIEC IT examination guidelines
Extensive experience in program management and/or assurance of large transformation programs and projects; highly competent in implementing and/or performing project assessments, program gateway reviews, and risk-based quality assurance reviews
Deep understanding of core project management process areas (including IT governance, quality assurance, and SDLC), project management software/tools, and ERP and/or financial services specific applications; experience with Agile, Scaled Agile, and DevOps practices is required
Strong understanding of data governance and management concepts, and leading practices; experience in evaluating data governance and management models at financial services is preferred
Ability to quickly understand new and emerging technology, related use cases, and articulate risks associated with these technologies is a must
Exceptional commitment to providing excellent service, building and maintaining productive relationships with Audit Services teams, Business Units and Corporate Functions
Advanced analytical, problem solving and multitasking, and project management skills; ability to develop concise and impactful audit reports
CISA certification is required; certifications in Artificial Intelligence such as Advanced in Artificial Intelligence Audit (AAIA), leading Project, Program and/or Risk management frameworks and methodologies such as PMP, PRINCE2, and SAFe are strongly preferred
An initiative-taker that demonstrates the ability to lead through caring and to drive all aspects of the work through to completion; a strong work ethic is needed
Working Model Hybrid (in-person and remote).
Salary Range $114,700 - 194,900 USD. Base pay is a good faith estimate. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. A discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component is also available.
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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
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