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Business Analytics Consultant - Internal Audit Services

Northern Trust

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
74k-126k
1 day ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The company is seeking a Business Analytics Consultant - Internal Audit Services to apply their knowledge and experience in data and technology to enhance Audit Services' ability to increase audit coverage and achieve operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop an understanding of Audit Services' Charter, Policy, and Methodology along with Business Units and associated risks.
  • Engage with Audit Services partners to translate business needs into insightful digital solutions.
  • Independently lead the delivery of ad hoc and customized analytics in support of global internal audits.
  • Champion the usage of data analytics on audits within the region, working with partners to encourage the application of data analytics to audit objectives.
  • Communicate analytics results and insights to end users in non-technical terminology.
  • Develop advanced business intelligence, allowing users to unlock insights across disparate data sources.
  • Support the implementation of complete Big Data solutions including data acquisition, storage, transformation, and analysis.
  • Exhibit strong attention to detail, ensuring data completeness and accuracy throughout the coding process.
  • Demonstrate an innovative mindset, identifying opportunities to generate increased coverage and assurance throughout the Internal Audit process.

Requirements

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, other business fields, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3-5 prior years of experience, with project experience using data analytics solutions such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, Alteryx, ACL or equivalent.
  • Prior Internal Audit experience is preferred, though not required.
  • Critical thinking skills, demonstrating an ability to innovatively solve real world business problems.
  • The ability to articulate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Self-discipline and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a hybrid environment (3 days office, 2 days remote), on a global team with frequent collaboration across time zones.

Nice to Have

  • Prior Internal Audit experience

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other business fields, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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.
  • Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working at Northern Trust

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. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 19, 2025
Salary74k-126k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

About Northern Trust

Website

northerntrust.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

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