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Consultant, Risk
Northern Trust. Facilitate quarterly and ad hoc risk identification activities across risk categories, business units, corporate functions, and significant legal entities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, including risk identification, assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance within financial institutions. Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to enhance risk programs and drive actionable insights.
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Enterprise Risk ManagementRisk Assessment MethodologiesData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Risk IdentificationRisk TaxonomiesRisk InventoriesRisk AssessmentAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsReporting ToolsAI ToolsPresentation SkillsFinancial Analysis
Soft Skills
Influencing StakeholdersCollaborationTraining and Guidance
Tools & Technologies
ServiceNowGRC TechnologiesMicrosoft PowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Related Professional Certifications
Industry Keywords
Operational RiskComplianceFinancial ServicesAuditConsulting
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesServiceNow
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Facilitate quarterly and ad hoc risk identification activities across risk categories, business units, corporate functions, and significant legal entities
- Support enterprise risk assessment methodologies and procedures
- Assist stakeholders in identifying current and emerging organizational risks
- Review and challenge risk assessments for consistency, completeness, and alignment with enterprise standards
- Evaluate risk drivers, impact factors, and likelihood assessments for risk materiality determinations
- Maintain and enhance the Enterprise Risk Inventory
- Align risks with enterprise risk taxonomy requirements
- Validate risk descriptions, classifications, risk drivers, and ownership information
- Coordinate timely completion of assessments, including independent review and challenge
- Support quality assurance reviews of inventory data and reporting outputs
- Prepare risk identification reporting for senior management, risk committees, and executive governance forums
- Analyze risk trends and concentrations across businesses, functions, and legal entities
- Develop dashboards, metrics, and presentation materials for enterprise risk profile reporting
- Produce actionable insights regarding material and emerging risks
- Build relationships with First Line and Second Line partners
- Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and challenge meetings
- Provide guidance and training on risk identification standards, procedures, and taxonomy requirements
- Support responses to regulatory, internal audit, and management inquiries
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, templates, and reporting
- Contribute to methodology enhancements and risk program transformation initiatives, including AI capabilities
- Support integration with Risk Appetite, Stress Testing, Scenario Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Operational Resilience
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, Economics, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, Consulting, Financial Services, or related disciplines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with large data sets and reporting tools
- Experience using AI related tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
- Experience supporting enterprise-wide risk programs within a regulated financial institution preferred
- Knowledge of risk taxonomies, risk inventories, and risk assessment methodologies preferred
- Familiarity with risk management platforms such as ServiceNow or similar GRC technologies preferred
- Related professional certifications desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible and collaborative work culture
- Movement within the organization is encouraged
- Accessible senior leaders
- Inclusive workplace
- Opportunities to assist communities through philanthropy
- Reasonable accommodation during the employment process
- Office amenities including Arrival Hub - Jungle, GameZone, and Employee Experience Zone