IAM Risk Audit Lead

Northern Trust

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$99,600–$169,200 / yr
Posted
50 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $181k
This role $134k
$86k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $151,643–$210,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $134k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services to corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Industry: Financial Services & Asset Management

Northern Trust currently has 48 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,500–$194,700 across 43 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · IAM Risk Audit Lead

The IAM Risk Audit - Lead joins the team to advance identity and access management governance, risk, and compliance programs. This role focuses on strengthening the organization's IAM control environment by leading audit readiness, risk reporting, control monitoring, and remediation efforts across key capabilities including Identity Governance & Administration, Privileged Access Management, Access Controls, Authentication, Authorization, and Directory Services. The individual will manage internal and external audits, coordinate evidence collection, perform data analysis to identify trends or gaps, and develop dashboards and metrics for leadership. Key skills required include a deep understanding of IAM concepts, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills to partner with engineering teams and stakeholders while utilizing Microsoft Office products like Excel and PowerPoint to drive operational improvements and ensure alignment with security standards.

What you'll do

  • Lead internal and external audit activities related to IAM processes and controls.
  • Coordinate the collection, validation, and delivery of evidence for audits and regulatory examinations.
  • Monitor IAM controls to identify gaps, process weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Track risk issues and manage remediation efforts until completion.
  • Develop and maintain risk, audit, and compliance reporting including dashboards and metrics.
  • Analyze IAM data to identify trends, control exceptions, and emerging risks.
  • Support the development of policies and initiatives to improve governance maturity.
  • Provide guidance to team members and stakeholders regarding IAM governance and risk activities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in Cyber Security, IAM, Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, or related disciplines.
  • Experience leading or supporting audit, compliance, and risk management activities.
  • Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management concepts, controls, and governance practices.
  • Experience working with control frameworks, audit activities, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience developing reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Work Authorization.

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