Audit Specialist

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Northern Trust Corporation Full time
About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a leading global financial institution with a rich history dating back to 1889. As a Fortune 500 company, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for individuals, families, and institutions seeking innovative financial services and guidance.

Role Overview

The Specialist, Audit Services, APAC is a key member of our APAC Audit Services Team, responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and executing successful audit engagements with a primary focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime (FinCrime). This includes planning, developing the audit scope, maintaining the budget and timeframes of the project to meet audit requirements, preparing reports, and ensuring department standards are properly met.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Coordinate and collaborate with the global AML and FinCrime audit team on the identification of risks and execution of internal audits in line with the internal audit plan.
  2. Contribute to the evolution of the AML and FinCrime internal audit strategy, including risk assessment and coverage strategy.
  3. Provide strategic thinking, thought leadership, and guidance on identifying key risks and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the controls supporting AML and FinCrime activities to the audit team.
  4. Plan, oversee, and direct the AML and FinCrime audit activities in APAC to achieve the goals of the AML and FinCrime audit strategy.
  5. Plan, oversee, and direct regulatory and business audit activities in APAC as required.
  6. Establish strong working relationships and communications with key stakeholders in APAC.
  7. Maintain active involvement with, and present at, executive, oversight, and steering committees, as required.
  8. Support interaction with APAC regulators as required.
  9. Ensure that all deliverables are issued accurately, completely, and timely both internally within Audit Services and externally to stakeholders.
  10. For assigned internal audits, monitor progress and budget for the audit, and escalate significant budget variances.
  11. Review work of junior members, including work paper documentation, findings, and recommendations, and the final report, ensuring that auditing standards and department methodology expectations have been met.
  12. Stay abreast and maintain knowledge of regulatory developments and industry trends, and assist with continuous monitoring and knowledge sharing efforts.
  13. Assist in preparation of presentations to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior management as required.
  14. Assist with ad hoc projects as necessary.
Requirements

We are seeking an experienced professional with significant AML and Financial Crime subject matter expertise gained in a financial services environment. Professional certifications, such as ACAMS, CPA, CIA, ACA, or ACCA, are preferable. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines relating to AML and FinCrime in Australia and/or the APAC region is essential. Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to work in a hybrid and global environment. Strong report writing and workpaper documentation skills, project management and time management skills, and the ability to manage and maintain stakeholder relationships are also essential.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, 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. We encourage movement within the organization, and our senior leaders are accessible. You can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve. 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.


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