Consultant, Benefits Payments

Northern Trust Corp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a globally recognized financial institution as a Consultant in Benefits Payments. This role offers the chance to work on complex projects while enhancing your skills in project management and communication. You will be part of a collaborative culture that values flexibility and inclusivity, where your contributions will directly impact the organization and the communities we serve. With over 130 years of experience, this role presents a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and career mobility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in benefits or pension-related business.
• Strong knowledge of the industry and technology.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison for day-to-day queries and maintain policies.
• Lead projects and train lower-level staff.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Reconciliation

User Acceptance Testing

Education

College or University Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Consultant, Benefits Payments

Apply locations Toronto, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R141151

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.

Operates under general supervision but works on own most of the time. Serves on large and/or complex projects. Also, serves as the lead consultant/project manage on smaller or less complex projects. Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day queries and serves as a liaison to related areas. Has both broad and in-depth knowledge in chosen field, plus strong knowledge of related areas. Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high-profile activities e.g. direct interaction with committees and more senior management. Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills. May lead projects and/or train lower-level staff. Focuses on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function, building towards becoming an area expert

Major Duties:

• Operates under general supervision but works on own most of the time.
• Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day queries and serves as a liaison to related areas.
• Has both broad and in-depth knowledge in chosen field, plus strong knowledge of related areas.
• Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high-profile activities e.g. direct interaction with committees and more senior management.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills.
• May lead projects and/or train lower-level staff.
• Focuses on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function, building towards becoming an area expert.

Knowledge:

• Must have good project management and communication skills and have strong working knowledge of the firm, the industry and technology.
• Comfortable with reconciling large data sets in Excel
• Experience working with text files and user acceptance training (UAT)

Experience: College or university degree preferred. Five or more years of related business experience in benefits or pension.

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 [e-mail] .

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.

About Us

Looking for greater?
You found it.

A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.