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Consultant - Business Unit Control at ACCA Careers

Position Consultant - Business Unit Control
Posted 19 May 2026
Expired 18 Jun 2026
Company ACCA Careers
Location Limerick | IE
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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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.

About The Role

As part of the First Line of Defense, the COO BU Control team provides oversight and governance of the COO and Corporate Function controls to ensure resiliency and mitigate current and emerging risks. This role interacts with COO / Corporate Function teams globally, including a diverse business stakeholder group, through:

  • Control Framework and Assurance
  • Collaboration with Second and Third Lines of Defense
  • Program governance, metrics and reporting
  • Supporting strategic change initiatives and projects

The Consultant, BU Control is responsible for working with Control & Practice Managers to execute control best practices and advise on risk mitigations and control enhancements. Regular activities include risk‑based control reviews, management and review of remediation issues, and in‑depth analysis of incidents to identify key trends and solutions to prevent future recurrence.

The Key Roles And Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the periodic risk reviews of operational processes, procedures, and client‑specific servicing deliverables.
  • Review/test the practice area processes, controls and operating practices through ad hoc reviews and remediation efforts. Prepare recommendations to strengthen control weaknesses.
  • Participate with control project deliverables, as assigned, to implement enhanced controls and efficiency enhancements.
  • Facilitate control program governance, metrics and reporting requirements for COO / Corporate Functions, as required and requested.
  • Conduct periodic review of practice specific policies and standards to ensure adequate procedures are in place and follow organizational standards, mitigate risk and meet known regulatory requirements.
  • Escalate risk and control related matters to the practice control manager and relevant stakeholders.
  • Evaluate incidents and operational losses and perform thorough analysis to identify trends, root cause and corrective actions.
  • Participate in the RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessment) program for specific business units, ensuring risks and controls are appropriately identified and assessed and providing evidence of control review and challenge.
  • Assist with operational and/or corporate risk initiatives where directed.
  • As a designated Control Lead within the Issue Remediation Program, work with Business Units to review the management actions and corresponding artifacts which are required to mitigate the risks identified by issue identifying groups.
  • As a designated Control Lead within the Operational Loss Event Program, work with Business Units to ensure adherence to the program.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

  • Relevant experience/expertise in banking or similar regulated organization, specializing in risk/control roles such as those in risk management, control, governance, audit, compliance or testing, preferred.
  • Experience with Governance, Risks and Compliance (GRC) tools, preferred.
  • Critical thinker with strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities who is able to organize and manage people and resources to effectively prioritize issues and respond to senior management and key stakeholders.
  • Strong communication written/oral skills, ability to communicate complex topics in a simple and concise manner.
  • Ability to engage a diverse set of stakeholders, build long-term relationships, and create a collaborative and approachable environment.
  • Ability to think strategically, execute with precision and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Ability to work with minimal manager oversight, as well as collaborate with others.
  • Experience of using Microsoft 365 Packages, (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI) and SharePoint.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field is preferable.
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 .

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Job Info:

  • Company: ACCA Careers
  • Position: Consultant - Business Unit Control
  • Work Location: Limerick
  • Country: IE

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