The Audit Function at The Northern Trust Company allows one to develop a general knowledge of the entire banking business. Work is diverse, non-repetitive and less structured than many other positions. This position will be attractive to people who like to pursue most of their work assignments independently, handling all aspects of a project from beginning to end.
Audits are managerial oriented.
They review both operational processing controls and procedures, as well as the adequacy of financial accounting records. A recent interview with Northern Trust's General Auditor.