Account Manager, GFO

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k and pension

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks an Account Manager for GFOApply in Chicago to serve as day-to-day client contact for family offices and their representatives. You will liaise with internal partners to resolve issues and support growth opportunities within the regional client base.

The role requires strong custody knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to independently resolve problems while maintaining accurate client records and timely invoicing.

Qualifications

• Strong background in global custody or related financial services.
• Experience interacting with demanding clients or prospects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to own and resolve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted client relationships and engage with clients.
• Respond to client instructions and queries promptly.
• Resolve issues using internal networks and product knowledge.
• Oversee daily client activity and transaction processing.
• Inform clients of process changes and new procedures.
• Coordinate account opening/closing and online access for clients.

Skills

Global custody knowledge

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

## Account Manager, GFOApply: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R162101**About Northern Trust** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The Account Manager acts as the day-to-day client contact for our family members, family offices and their nominated representatives. They will liaise directly with internal partners to resolve issues and hence will be required to build an effective network throughout the bank to find solutions to issues raised. Working closely with the Relationship Manager they will also help assist in driving growth opportunities and additional business. The GFO team are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and ambitious individual looking to grow in experience and knowledge alongside the group as we expand our client base in the region. **The key responsibilities of the role include:*** Building trusted client relationships through engagement, effective communication and consistent delivery.* Responding to client instructions and queries immediately and effectively.* Independently resolve issues and problems by using your internal network and product knowledge to explain and implement solutions in a timely manner.* Executes daily client activity, oversees transaction processing, handles inquiry resolution, obtains appropriate documentation, and ensures systems information is up-to-date.* Informing clients of any substantive changes to processes and procedures adopted by Northern Trust.* Assisting the client to navigate Northern Trust, being a central point of contact for operational matters.* Facilitate client’s ability to use online NT applications* Ensures accurate set up and review of fees. Timely and accurate client invoicing and fees collection.* Proactively work with clients to minimize risk and anticipate needs.* Escalate client concerns in a timely and accurate manner.* Follow up with internal parties on any queries/issues which arise from meetings within 24 hours.* Maintain all documentation/files as appropriate to each client relationship.* Coordinate all requests from clients with regard to account opening/closing, global markets and authorized signatories.* Open/ Close accounts.* Raise requests to remove/ add users for on-line client system and maintain a list of users. **Skills/ Qualifications:*** A strong background with a good understanding of the global custody industry* Direct experience in interacting with demanding clients or prospects and meeting their needs* Excellent organizational skills and comfort in prioritizing competing demands* An ability to own and resolve problems independently* Ability to perform under pressure and to be flexible with working when required* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Independent problem resolution* Time and project management* Adaptability to work on a wide variety of (occasionally unique) issuesSalary Range:$67,500 - 111,500 USD*Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.* **Work Authorization** Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).