Director

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust, a global leader in wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, seeks a senior technology leader in the Chicago area to align business plans with technology strategy for Finbourne, Legacy Renewal and Portfolio Accounting engines.

You will translate business goals into technical roadmaps, advise both technology and business partners, and drive high‑visibility programs across Azure and data platforms.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to interact with senior managers and leaders.
• Strong understanding of Cloud technologies and innovative tech practices.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Azure, large-scale high-performance systems design).
• Leadership and organizational skills to set goals, allocate resources and develop staff.
• Applies knowledge of key business drivers to maximize department performance.
• Persuades managers and leaders and negotiates with external partners/vendors/clients.

Responsibilities

• Develops and exercises business plans, policies and procedures related to Finbourne, Legacy Renewal and Portfolio Accounting engine.
• Translates business strategy to technology plan and implements it efficiently within NT architecture.
• Advises technology and business partners, providing transparency on planning and status of activities.
• Ensures the purpose and value of tech activities are clearly communicated.
• Seasoned multi-disciplinary expert with extensive technical and business knowledge in Azure, databases, and reporting.
• Identifies and solves complex operational and organizational problems using available resources.
• Impacts department results by supporting and funding projects, products, services and technologies.

Skills

Communication

Cloud technologies

Leadership

Business knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (plus)

Tools

Azure

Job description

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.

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.
Major Duties :

• Develops and exercises business plans, policies and procedures related to Finbourne, Legacy Renewal and Portfolio Accounting engine
• Ensures translation of business strategy to technology plan and implements successfully while making efficient use of the NT Architecture.
• Provides advisory to both Technology and business partners offering transparency to the planning and status of all technology activities
• Ensures the purpose and value of Tech activities is clearly communicated 5. Seasoned multi-disciplinary expert with extensive technical and / or business knowledge and functional expertise in Azure, database, stream trade activity and reporting.
• Identifies and solves complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department
• Guided by organization functional business plans, impacts the department results by supporting and funding of projects, products, services and/or technologies

Knowledge :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required with ability to effectively communicate with senior managers and leaders
• Strong understanding of Cloud technologies, bring thought leadership/innovation on emerging new Tech practices
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Azure, Large scale high performant systems design and high resiliency and failover) is required
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff.
• Applies knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize department performance
• Persuades managers and leaders to take action and/or negotiates with external partners/vendors/clients

Experience :

• Manages multiple related teams, sets departmental priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan
• A College or University degree and/or relevant. MBA is a plus with proven work experience in Project/Program Management is required. 15+ yrs of Banking and Custody business exposure in their IT systems is required. Minimum 2 Years of leadership experience/leading enterprise level strategic programs.

Salary Range
$164,600 - 288,000 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.
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.