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.
Job Summary
Northern Trust is seeking a Regulatory Assurance Specialist to join our new Global Regulatory Change Management (GRCM) Department, reporting to the Head of Regulatory Assurance.
In this role, you will lead and manage global regulatory assurance projects across the organization, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and industry standards.
The successful candidate will provide strategic thought leadership in designing and executing the Regulatory Assurance Methodology (1LOD), with a strong focus on regulatory change.
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape compliance strategies, engage with senior leaders and global regulators, and strengthen Northern Trust’s position as a leader in regulatory excellence.
Major Duties
Provide strategic leadership in designing and executing the Regulatory Assurance Methodology (1LOD) with a focus on regulatory change.
Lead and manage global regulatory assurance projects, including planning and conducting assurance reviews.
Identify and assess control gaps and regulatory risks as laws and regulations evolve.
Apply regulatory and technical expertise to evaluate compliance impacts of new rules, products, and services.
Collaborate with senior management and global regulators to communicate assurance results and compliance strategies.
Ensure consistent execution of the Regulatory Change Management Standard across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement through risk trend analysis, working groups, and process enhancements.
Manage assurance project pipelines and perform special projects as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree required.
10+ years of experience in regulatory assurance, compliance risk management, or internal audit.
Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, ACA, ACCA) preferred Deep expertise in regulatory compliance within financial services, including financial and non-financial risk areas.
Strong understanding of corporate compliance programs and enterprise risk management frameworks.
Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver results in an agile, fast-paced environment.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including advanced report writing.
Leadership capabilities to set goals, manage resources, and influence stakeholders.
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Salary Range:
$137,400 - 240,400 USDSalary 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.
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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
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.