Brokerage Operations Specialist — Hybrid, FINRA Licensed

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,500 - 111,500; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to provide operations support and client service for its global brokerage business. The role emphasizes day‑to‑day trade processing, book‑out, allocation, settlement and reconciliation, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a college degree and prior financial operations experience, along with FINRA license requirements or the ability to obtain them.

Qualifications

• A College or University degree and/or relevant work experience is required.
• Prior industry experience, preferably in a financial operations role is preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Operations support and client service for the global brokerage business. Focuses on the day-to-day processing of trades from the point of book-out and allocation, through to settlement and reconciliation of accounts, and all other brokerage operations functions.
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and clients. Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Carries out activities with moderate financial, client and/or internal business impact.
• Writes and maintains high quality procedure documentation
• Assists in training new starters within the team

Skills

Brokerage operations knowledge

FINRA licensing knowledge

Education

College or University degree

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to provide operations support and client service for its global brokerage business. The role emphasizes day‑to‑day trade processing, book‑out, allocation, settlement and reconciliation, with a focus on accuracy and adherence to guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a college degree and prior financial operations experience, along with FINRA license requirements or the ability to obtain them.