Chicago, IL
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.
Job Level P2, Officer Eligible
ROLE Consultant
Responsible for providing in-depth consulting on the Alternative Asset functions and execution of strategic business activities for the department. This role will carry out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult. Other duties may include working on specific regulatory requirements facing the department, new Product initiatives, and assisting with the design, review and implementation of corporate initiatives impacting the processing of Alternative Assets globally. Will be responsible for direct interaction or participation with different committees and/or management in Corporate, C&IS and Wealth Management settings. Keeps abreast of emerging industry trends.
1. Supports activities and responsibilities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
8. Conducts preliminary market analysis
In-depth knowledge of financial industry operations is required to successfully represent the department.
Knowledge/Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
A college or university degree in the field of business and experience in the financial industry operations environment and five or more years of equivalent work experience is required.
Required Experience
AAS Client Audit Sr. Analyst (B3), AAS Ops Technical Coordinator (B5), New Business Consultant (P2), Alt Investment Sr. Consultant (P3)
Possible Career Journey Example
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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
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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.