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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. Role/Department:The Specialist has a strong technical understanding of products, services or regulations in the financial services industry. In addition, the Specialist will be required to participate in audit engagements, which will include planning; reviewing and challenging the project's scope; reviewing and providing guidance to the audit teams on testing and drafting and reviewing audit reports and board materials to ensure actionable information is provided to senior management and boards that highlights the risks in the Specialists area(s) of expertise, and to ensure reports meet audit requirements and departmental standards. The role is a direct report to the Audit Director and is responsible for assisting in the recruiting, retention and development process for the audit team. A key focus is to develop the understanding and knowledge of the audit teams. Provides input to improve operational efficiency and/or to enhance the design or operating effectiveness of Northern Trust's internal control environment. Key responsibilities of the role include:• Draft board reporting, both at the legal entity and corporate levels • Interact with global regulators to articulate Audit's view, and ongoing coverage and assessment of business processes and activities • Supports various roles o