Senior Consultant, Risk - Central Policy Office

Job Description

The Senior Consultant, Central Policy and Committee Office Director will play a vital role in supporting the Director in maintaining and enforcing governing documents and committee governance policies within Northern Trust s enterprise risk management function. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain valuable experience in risk management and policy governance while working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Has experience and strong working knowledge of enterprise risk management framework of a firm, and how its risk management lifecycle including risk identification, monitoring & control , reporting integrate together with risk measurements, risk committees and governance structures for information cascade & escalations to steer decision making Key Responsibility - Assist in maintaining an inventory of governing documents and committee mission statements/charters. - Support the Director in embedding governing document and committee governance policies across the lines of defense through training and adherence monitoring. - Help coordinate the administration, review and approval process of governing documents through the Central Policy approval Committee. - Contribute to driving consistency and quality of governing documents and committee charters across various risk domains, business units, and legal entities. - Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to Assist in identifying potential threats and opportunities. - Participate in fostering a culture of risk awareness through training and monitoring adherence across the organization. Experience and Qualifications - 7+ years of experience in risk management, policy governance, or a related field within a financial services organization is preferred. - Understanding of designing, training, and monitoring governing documents and committees. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. - Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance tools, such as ServiceNow, is a plus. Ability to identify, escalate, and assist in driving actions to mitigate priority risks. Skills: The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: - Strategic and logical thinking abilities. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, both verbal and written. - Project management and change management capabilities. - Digital literacy and proficiency in relevant software