Job Description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

AML/KYC Risk Management and Outsourcing Specialist

Northern Trust is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented governance professional to support AML/KYC risk management and outsourcing governance activities within the First Line of Defence (1LOD) AML/KYC function. Reporting to the AML/KYC Risk Management and Outsourcing Manager, this role will support the execution of governance, risk management, and outsourcing oversight activities across the KYC Center of Excellence (CoE).

The successful candidate will work closely with Business Units, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and outsourcing partners to help maintain a strong control environment and support adherence to regulatory and corporate governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of AML/KYC risks across the Center of Excellence.

Assist in the management and tracking of issues, control deficiencies, audit findings, regulatory actions, and remediation activities.

Contribute to the preparation of governance reporting, risk metrics, key risk indicators, and management information to support oversight of the AML/KYC control environment.

Partner with key stakeholders to monitor emerging risks, control weaknesses, and operational challenges and ensure appropriate escalation.

Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, compliance reviews, and external assessments impacting the AML/KYC function.

Support oversight activities for outsourced AML/KYC services, including service performance monitoring, issue tracking, and governance reviews.

Assist with outsourcing risk assessments, due diligence reviews, and governance documentation requirements.

Coordinate with Business Unit, Risk, Compliance, and Outsourcing Governance teams to support execution of outsourcing obligations.

Maintain records and evidence supporting governance and outsourcing oversight requirements.

Track risk issues, action plans, and remediation activities to ensure timely completion and escalation where appropriate.

Identify opportunities to improve governance processes, reporting, and control effectiveness.

Qualifications:

University degree and/or relevant professional experience.

Financial services experience in AML/KYC, Financial Crime, Operational Risk, Governance, Compliance, or a related discipline.

Knowledge of risk management, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations within a regulated financial institution.

Experience supporting audits, risk assessments, issue management programs, or governance activities.

Understanding of outsourcing governance is desirable.

Strong analytical, reporting, organizational, and communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.

Ability to build effective working relationships across business functions and jurisdictions.

Experience supporting change initiatives and evolving operating models is advantageous.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.