Senior Consultant, First Line of Defense – RCSA Program bei Northern Trust

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.

RCSA Facilitator

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative RCSA Facilitator to join our First Line of Defense team within Northern Trust. This role is instrumental in supporting the execution of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Program, helping business units identify, assess, and document operational risks and controls in alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate RCSA workshops across business units to guide risk identification and control documentation.

• Support the development and maintenance of RCSA documentation, ensuring consistency with enterprise risk framework and standards.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate control effectiveness and identify gaps or areas for improvement.

• Assist in the tracking and reporting of RCSA-related action plans, control testing outcomes, and remediation efforts.

• Contribute to the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor program health.

• Partner with risk governance teams and business leaders to ensure alignment of RCSA activities with broader risk management objectives.

• Participate in initiatives focused on process improvement, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in financial services, preferably in operational risk, internal controls, or risk governance.

• Hands-on experience facilitating RCSA processes and workshops.

• Strong understanding of risk management principles, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process enhancement.

• Familiarity with first line of defense operations and risk assessment tools.

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Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a 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. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us: 

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! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

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. #MadeForGreater 

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

 
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.