Senior Lead, IT Risk and Controls - KRI Development, Metrics & Automation

Northern Trust

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$95,600–$162,400 / yr
Posted
56 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Below market

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This role $129k
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Lead, IT Risk and Controls - KRI Development, Metrics & Automation

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Sr. Lead, IT Risk and Controls – KRI Development, Metrics & Automation joins the risk management team to lead the design, refinement, and implementation of Key Risk Indicators providing insight into technology risk and control health. This role involves developing risk metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting while identifying opportunities to automate manual data aggregation and workflow handoffs. The successful candidate will manage data governance, ensure quality for risk reporting, and serve as a senior subject matter resource for cross-functional teams. Required skills include proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Excel, Python, Power Automate, and SharePoint. Candidates must possess experience with frameworks like NIST, COBIT, ITIL, or ISO 27001 to connect control objectives to measurable indicators. The role focuses on solving complex technology risk management problems by converting data into actionable insights for senior management.

Skills

SQL Power BI Python Power Automate SharePoint Excel NIST COBIT ITIL ISO 27001 Data Analytics Risk Management Automation Data Governance

What you'll do

  • Design and implement Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to provide insights into technology risk and control health.
  • Develop and maintain risk metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports for senior management review.
  • Translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations for executive leadership.
  • Automate manual reporting, data aggregation, and workflow processes using tools like Power BI, SQL, or Python.
  • Establish and maintain data definitions, lineage, and quality checks to ensure accurate risk reporting.
  • Serve as a senior subject matter expert to guide cross-functional teams on risk analytics and automation.
  • Monitor industry trends to recommend improvements for risk monitoring and decision-making processes.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Information Systems, Data Analytics, Risk Management, or Statistics.
  • 7+ years of experience in technology risk, risk analytics, metrics development, controls, or data analysis.
  • Experience designing and maintaining KRIs, KPIs, dashboards, and risk reporting for technology risk and governance functions.
  • Proficiency with data tools including SQL, Power BI, Excel, and Python.
  • Experience with automation tools such as Power Automate or SharePoint workflows is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with technology risk and control frameworks like NIST, COBIT, ITIL, or ISO 27001.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify trends and convert complex data into actionable risk insights.
  • Work Authorization.

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