Consultant – Portfolio Management Office at Northern Trust
Core responsibilities include:
- Working with Product Owner and Project Managers to collate key updates and risk factors on multiple projects and communicate the outcomes clearly and timely to senior stakeholders.
- Monitoring and timely reporting on the productivity savings for each portfolio and initiative while collaborating with cross‑functional teams globally.
- Monitoring monthly Financials for each portfolio and project and communicating outcomes clearly and timely to key stakeholders.
- Operating independently with in‑depth knowledge of business unit, specific area of expertise and strong knowledge in other areas.
- Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or Senior Management.
- Utilizing Excel, PowerBi, and Clarity for tracking information, preparing dashboards, and analysing project expense and costs.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 6 to 7 years of proven experience in Project Management within the capital markets domain.
- Good analytical skills with strong logical reasoning to solve complex problems and take effective decisions.
- Strong expertise in financial analysis, cost benefit analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
- Hands‑on proficiency with project management and dashboarding tools like Accel DevOps, Clarity, PowerBi, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with global, cross‑functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Preferred (Good to Have)
- Experience in handling large scale projects from planning, budgeting and resourcing perspective.
- Familiarity with cost benefit analysis, risk management, and regulatory frameworks in financial services.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or a related field.
- SAFe 6 certification would be an added advantage.
- Any other relevant industry qualification is preferred.
Reasonable Accommodation
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