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 Description
We are excited to have open the role of a Relationship Manager in Northern Trust's Asset Owner America's segment. Relationship Managers are responsible for strategically leading institutional asset servicing client relationships to ensure client satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth while mitigating risk for both the client and organization. Exceeding client expectations is a priority of all employees as they follow Northern Trust's 133 year principles that endure- Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
Top candidates will have the opportunity to work in a team environment where sharing expertise and experiences is a requirement. RMs have 18-22 institutional clients covering $6 to $8 M in annual revenue.
As a leading global provider of asset servicing, our clients include 62% of the top US corporate pension plans, 44% of the top US Endowments, and 30% of the top US Public funds.
Relationship Managers could specialize in one client type or manage clients across various types. They are the point person in the organization for all administrative and strategic client needs.
Northern Trust Relationship Managers work closely with product partners to deliver innovate solutions that meet individual client's needs, including Northern Trust Asset Management, Northern Trust Securities, and Front Office Solutions to just name a few.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full understanding of client business and needs to develop relationship plan detailing specific client expectations and future opportunities.
- Execute relationship plan by engaging product (asset servicing, investments, brokerage, banking, etc.) and / or managing operational partners to deliver on expectations or develop and execute new solutions.
- Initiate conversations with clients and their advisors to keep them up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and appropriate new bank products and services.
- Work with senior managers to ensure escalation of issues and communicate product gaps or opportunities.
- Complete annual service reviews for every client to ensure satisfaction and refresh relationship plan.
- Ensure positive responses to the annual client service survey. Contribute to the department financial goals by cross selling products to current clients and playing an integral part in identifying and winning new business.
- Have a thorough understanding of current product offerings and solutions.
- Manage client profitability and fee negotiations to department goals and understand the financials of the team, division, and Northern Trust.
- Address any administrative needs of the client with internal partners including transaction processing, accounting, reporting, documentation, fees, etc.
- Serve as mentor to new team members & other organizational partners to ensure we attract and retain employees with an emphasis on DE&I.
Qualifications
- 5 to 7 years of experience in financial services, preferably in trust, asset servicing, or investment management.
- General knowledge of trust/asset services, products, and investments.
- Proficiency in interpersonal skills, negotiation, and delegation. Leadership and organization skills.
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.