Job Title: Internal Auditor Duration: 3 months Assignment to start- ideally (potential contract to hire) Location:Chicago, IL 60602, Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) Shift/Hours: 40hours/week, M to F
Project Overview/ Contractor’s Role: The position is for the Third-Party Management Team. This role will support They audit the areas of Northern Trust which support the servicing of clients and assets brought in through wealth management and institutional sales channels. They have all options depending on the candidates’ skills and experience. There are projects in flight, and also being planned, that require understanding the process, identifying risks, interviewing business partners, sampling, testing and summarizing results.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing audit programs, working papers, and financial / internal 1LOD testing reports
Assist in preparing risk assessments and annual 1LOD testing audit plans for the Third-Party Management Office
Review and evaluate financial business processes and controls related based on regulatory requirements
Help identify performance improvement opportunities for clients and communicate findings to senior management
Execute process transformation, measurable improved operational performance and organizational restructuring plans
Review reports from the Internal Audit and provide detailed feedback to assist with observation closures
Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit/function
As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities
Qualifications:
Previous experience running operational audits- Analyzing, evaluating, developing, and implementing new control systems that optimize operations or utilize new technologies
Previous experience working on risk mitigation teams
Previous experience developing Risk Control Matrices
Gap Analysis development, tracking and monitoring experience
Experience with regulatory reviews and requests
High level of efficiency, accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
In-depth industry knowledge regarding best practices, policies, current regulations, and technology
Exceptional research, planning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and math skills
Excellent presentation, collaboration, and verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to Haves:
Previous Financial Services experience
Previous Public accounting experience
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $46.00/hr.
