Risk Treatment Specialist

Tempe, AZFull-time$109k–$185kPosted May 22, 2026
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. The Risk Treatment Specialist is a key position within Northern Trust’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function, charged with the responsibility of overseeing   issues   management and risk treatment. Sitting within the 2 nd   line of defense, this Specialist reports to the Head of Risk Treatment and will play   an important role   in governing issues management and risk treatment and related activities   establishing   deep relationships with the 1 st   line of defense and other key stakeholders. The core responsibilities encompass oversight of governance, program adherence, system integration, and thematic analysis. The Risk Treatment Specialist role will support the Head of Risk Treatment is fostering a proactive approach   to   issues   management across the lines of defense. The key responsibilities of the role may include :   Support sustaining and embedding issues management and risk treatment practices across lines of defense through adherence monitoring   Maintain applicable ERM Policies, Standards, and Procedures for issues management and risk treatment   Produce impactful and insightful thematic analysis to support proactive risk management   Maintain monitoring and oversight of issues management, policy exceptions, and tracking and reporting on alignment with applicable ERM Policies and Standards   Engage with Data & Technology teams and Risk Enablement team for relevant GRC tooling enhancements and bug remediation to ensure continued alignment to Policies and Standards   Interact with   r isk   t reatment and   issues management   leadership   across the organization   to clearly articulate   workflow requirements   Work across the lines of defense to coordinate   changes, provide   review   and challenge, and respond to audit and regulatory requirements   The successful candidate will benefit from having: 10 +   years of   Risk Management   experience   to   includ e   one of the following :   Operational Risk, Financial Risk,   Cyber Resilience, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, IT Risk   and   Control, and/or IT Audit    Strong working knowledge of the   inherent   risks   in the financial services industry   Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing, training, and monitoring enterprise risk treatment practices, supporting effective implementation and sustainability   Proven capability in high-quality execution, including both independent   execution , as well as influencing cross-functional stakeholders to drive change   Experience with risk treatment and issues management functions and industry tools to support the program ( i.e.   ServiceNow,   Fusion,   Coupa)   The ability to think strategically, creatively, and logically to solve problems and drive risk management enhancements   The ability to lead projects from conception through execution and sustainment,   leveraging   sound change management principles and technical capabilities to arrive at the   optimal   solution   Analytical and communication skills   required   to summarize and analyze information   Organizational skills   required   to coordinate risk related activities   with peers and senior executives   Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills     Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) #LI-LK2, #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: $108,965 - 185,155 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Working 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. #MadeForGreater  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 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.

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