Consultant, Investment Risk and Analytics Solutions (IRAS)– Integrated Portfolio Services, (IPS)

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management asset servicing asset management and banking services Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worlds most successful individuals families corporations and institutions.

Since 1889 we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service Expertise and Integrity. Together they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees whom we call partners and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Major Duties:

Solves complex problems

Takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impacts a range of client operational project or service activities within own team and other related teams

Identifies and implements process improvements

Works within broad guidelines and policies

Independently manages client relationships of varying complexity (independently evaluating and responding to client inquiries determining service requirements providing training producing client reporting and helping clients interpret financial metrics to understand the impact of their investment decisions)

Regularly Interfaces with senior staff at Northern Trust and/or client offices (CIOs Treasurers Directors of Investments) without (or with minimal) oversight

Provides leadership to internal IRAS operations and client servicing partners to problem solve client issues and requests

Provides data quality oversight assistance with prioritization of work and mentorship to less tenured team members

Leads client projects and provides solutions to client requests

Assists management with strategic projects and initiatives

Knowledge:

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines

Applies best practices and how own area integrates with others

Is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Uses insights into how the IRAS team integrates with other Northern Trust teams within Business Services C&IS and Wealth Management to coordinate efforts and resources to achieve shared and individual objectives as well as to provide leadership in solving cross-practice problems

Expected to use judgement to make decisions without seeking approval

Experience:

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Provides formal and informal guidance to less tenured team members

Accountable for own contributions

Bachelors degree required preferably in business finance technology or related field

3 years investment analysis or trust-investment related background investments operations client-servicing or transferable experience from a related field

Interest in or progress towards advanced degree CFA CIPM CAIA or other investments-related professional designation is a plus

Prior client-servicing or sales experience required

Business judgment is required in order to quickly assess a situation and proactively develop solutions to complex client needs

Use of Microsoft Office tools advanced Excel skills preferred

Exposure to Northern Trust or third party financial software is a plus

Effective organizational written and verbal client servicing skills.

Time management and multi-tasking skills.

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Salary Range:

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.

Work Authorization

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).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trusts history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.