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Manager, Wealth Management Fraud Prevention

Northern Trust


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 137400 - 240400
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.



Position Summary

The Wealth Management (WM) Fraud Prevention Manager leads the WM Fraud Prevention Program within WM Business Unit Control with responsibility for program strategy governance control effectiveness fraud risk oversight education metrics issue remediation and emerging risk identification.

The role partners with Global Fraud Operations Compliance Risk Management Technology Audit Legal and WM business leaders to strengthen the fraud control environment implement fraud prevention capabilities and protect clients and the organization from fraud-related risks.

The manager will lead a team of fraud specialists setting priorities and driving execution across WM.

Major Duties

Program Leadership and Strategy

  • Lead the WM Fraud Prevention Program including strategic priorities roadmap development and alignment with enterprise fraud-risk objectives

  • Strengthen fraud risk management capabilities controls governance routines reporting and partner awareness across WM

  • Serve as the primary WM Control representative for fraud-related initiatives working groups and emerging risk discussions

People Leadership

  • Manage develop and coach fraud prevention team and supporting control professionals

  • Set team priorities performance goals development plans and resource allocation across program needs

  • Promote accountability collaboration succession planning and continuous improvement

Fraud Risk Management

  • Oversee fraud risk assessments for products services processes client interactions and technology initiatives

  • Ensure fraud risk considerations are incorporated into business changes new-product reviews technology enhancements and strategic initiatives

  • Provide challenge and guidance on fraud-control design effectiveness escalation and remediation of material risks or gaps

Fraud Prevention and Control Oversight

  • Lead initiatives to prevent detect and mitigate fraud across WM

  • Partner with Global Fraud Technology Operations and business teams to implement and enhance fraud-control capabilities

  • Evaluate control effectiveness and support improvements in monitoring authentication analytics and client-protection capabilities

Governance Metrics and Reporting

  • Establish and maintain fraud-related KRIs metrics dashboards and reporting routines

  • Analyze internal losses fraud events emerging threats and industry trends to assess risk exposure and program effectiveness

  • Deliver executive reporting and governance materials for senior leadership and committees

Training and Awareness

  • Oversee fraud-prevention training awareness and communications for WM partners and clients

  • Promote timely awareness of emerging threats industry trends and fraud prevention responsibilities

  • Partner with business leadership to reinforce a strong fraud-risk culture across WM

Issue Management and Regulatory Engagement

  • Oversee remediation of fraud-related audit findings control gaps risk issues loss events and significant fraud matters

  • Ensure corrective actions are sustainable effective and completed within required timelines

  • Support regulatory examinations internal audits independent reviews and related investigations

Stakeholder Management

  • Develop partnerships with senior leaders across WM and enterprise functions

  • Influence decision-making through risk-based recommendations data-driven insights and stakeholder alignment

  • Represent WM within enterprise fraud governance structures

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

  • 8-12 years of experience in Fraud Prevention Fraud Risk Management Financial Crimes Operational Risk Compliance Audit or related financial-services disciplines

  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise programs and strategic initiatives

  • Experience managing people and developing high-performing teams

  • Experience interacting with senior leaders and executive governance committees

  • Strong analytical presentation communication and leadership skills

  • Ability to influence partners across business and functional boundaries

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within Wealth Management Private Banking Trust Asset Management or Financial Services

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) CAMS CRISC CIA CRCM or similar professional certification

  • Experience implementing fraud technologies fraud analytics behavioral monitoring authentication solutions or fraud operations programs

  • Experience supporting regulatory examinations and audit activities

Salary Range:

$137400 - 240400 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.


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.



Required Experience:

Manager


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