Consultant, Data Governance

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 worlds 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 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

SUMMARY

Uses specific knowledge of a discipline to achieve goals through own work. Has specific knowledge or expertise typically gained through formal education or equivalent experience. Uses expertise to provide guidance to others as a project manager or consultant. Requires conceptual knowledge of theories practices and procedures within a job discipline. Performs routine assignments using existing procedures. Receives instruction guidance and direction from more senior level roles.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provide analytical support that enriches and ensures high caliber data to performance calculation engine by implementing tools and processes used to maintain a common data standard across the department.
• Work towards improving data quality in the Data Management with data steward data consultants and technology partners for data governance and data quality structure.
• Assist on post implementation testing and deliver within the timelines.
• Provide feedback and process improvements in an agile manner- involves working with Index Vendors providers and consulting internal Product SMEs /Business /clients expectations/requirements.
• Have knowledge on Market Indices data Index constructions and methodologies vendor restrictions data usage data publishing data ingestion & data delivery.
• Handle Index Migrations on the enterprise Market index data repository.
• Communicate with internal business areas outside vendors and consultants regarding automation needs.
• Collaborates with partners across the organization in maintaining the data governance and data quality structures ensuring we are meeting business needs while balancing quality risk and cost.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of business functions and processes usually obtained through related work experience in the following areas: financial operations portfolio and project management.
• General knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts practices and procedures within the technology field. (e.g. Snowflake and Azure)
• Technical skills / systems knowledge Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. SQL Microsoft Excel Data Bricks Collibra Talend Alteryx R or Python Data Visualization and Power BI) is required.
• Analytical Skills Strong ability to analyze complex data identify patterns and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Communication Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Market Knowledge - Understanding of financial markets market indices and related concepts (Preferable)
• Collaboration Skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders across IRAS and Northern Trust as a whole. Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Attention to Detail Meticulous approach to data analysis and reporting to ensure accuracy.

EXPERIENCE

• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience
• Overall 6 year of experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in investment analysis domain.

Eligibility for Internal Partners

• 24 months as a Technical Coordinator/Associate Consultant to move as a Team Leader/ Consultant.
• Movement within TL and Consultant is 12 months

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.

Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

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We hope youre 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.