• Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

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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.

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SENIOR RELATIONSHIP/TRUST ADVISOR, WEALTH MANAGEMENT

The Senior Relationship Advisor role manages complex wealth management client relationships usually in excess of $20 million in MV and delivers high quality fiduciary and administrative services. Partner assumes primary responsibility for overall client satisfaction by collaborating with other members of the service team and appropriate NT resources to ensure timely delivery of exceptional service, issue resolution, effective communication of client needs to others, and coordination with client's professional advisors to identify and implement advisory solutions.

1. Manages assigned account base of wealth management clients by working with client service team, clients and their professional advisors to develop a thorough understanding of the client's needs and goals. Exhibits clear knowledge of governing documents and account agreements, depth of knowledge of fiduciary duties and applicable laws, including trust and tax law, estate planning techniques, financial planning, asset management and prudent investment principles. Pursues ongoing development of fiduciary and advisory knowledge and skills through training and experience.

  • 5-10 years' experience as a relationship manager in trust administration, estate administration, estate planning, or related fields.
  • Due to the complexity of this portfolio, experience in working with ultra-high net worth (UHNW) clients is preferred.
  • The ability to manage a complex portfolio of over a billion in account under management (AUM).
  • Knowledge of fiduciary and financial products and services, usually acquired through related work experience, needed to manage client accounts.
  • Technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal, and operations usually acquired through formal education or related experience.
  • Knowledge of fiduciary standards, principles, and applicable laws and regulations usually acquired through training, seminars, or law school.
  • Skills in negotiating, problem solving, delegating, leadership, and sales are necessary to service the client relationship. In addition, a JD, and/or a CFP, CPWA and other related professional designations are strongly desired for this role.
  • Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Units goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff.

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

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

MyHRHelp@ntrs.com

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.