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.Role Summary:Responsible for overseeing the review, interpretation, and dissemination of current and proposed laws and regulations. Provides consultation and advice to partners regarding Compliance risk avoidance. Establishes business development strategies to minimize risk and assure compliance with applicable laws and regulation.Principal ResponsibilitiesReview and interpret laws and regulations for the purpose of developing appropriate testing plansIndependently establish the appropriate scope and test steps for individual reviewsConduct and document testing reviews to assess compliance with and adherence to regulations/legislation and internal policiesEngage with Compliance SMEs to understand any matters for concern related to applicable reviewsFollow established policies, procedures and standards for testing activitiesApply analytical skills to review information and determine potential weaknesses or exceptions to policies / processesValidate and summarize testing results in clear, concise languageDetect and advise Compliance and Business Unit management of potential compliance issues and identify changes and/or enhancements to improve efficiencies in proceduresTrack identified issues to closure via periodic follow up with action ownersValidation testing to ensure actions have been adequately closedDevelop relationships with Internal Audit to coordinate testing efforts and share results.Conduct meetings with business unit partners and management to discuss testing results and where applicable challenge management responsesSupport the Regional Manager with ad hoc tasksWork effectively as an individual contributor as well as in a team environment Develop strong relationships with the first, second and third lines of defenseMay mentor junior level employees and review the work of othersSkills/Experience5-10 years related to compliance, compliance testing/monitoring or auditingEducated to graduate (or equivalent)Relevant certifications or advanced degree a plusKnowledge of regulations and key regulatory developments would be an advantageHighly motivated individual who has a proven record of using initiative to resolve problemsAnalytical ability to identify and understand problems as well as to provide effective solutionsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAttention to detailConfidence and expertise to advise and challenge senior management and the businessAbility to make decisions on their own and also to be a team player and effective communicator to ensure that issues are appropriately resolvedAbility to deal effectively with multiple competing deadlinesWorking with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.About Our Manila OfficeThe Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 — driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth. Learn more.