Senior Consultant, Centralized Business Control - Workplace Services (WPS)

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

About the Role

The Workplace Services (WPS) Centralized Business Control role partners with stakeholders across the business to support effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational control.

This role provides consultation and guidance to help identify, assess, and mitigate risk while contributing to the development of sustainable processes, controls, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage operational risks and control effectiveness.

• Support and participate in Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities, including preparation, facilitation, and action planning.

• Develop, implement, and track remediation plans, taking ownership of issue resolution from identification through to closure.

• Monitor and escalate risks or delays to ensure timely resolution and alignment with governance expectations.

• Identify and manage operational risk events and near misses, supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Partner with internal audit and testing teams to support fieldwork and ensure timely delivery of remediation actions.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, standards, and operational procedures within Workplace Services.

• Support business continuity planning, including documentation, coordination, and annual testing of plans.

• Assist in the management and reporting of privacy incidents, ensuring compliance with enterprise processes and controls.

• Maintain reporting dashboards and provide regular updates to stakeholders on risk, control, and remediation activities.

• Collaborate with procurement and vendor management teams to support risk assessments, including completion of Inherent Risk Questionnaires (IRQ).

Skills and Experience

• Experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or operational control environments

• Understanding of risk frameworks such as RCSA, audit, SOX, or business continuity planning

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within agreed timelines

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with workflow or risk management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) is beneficial but not essential

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.