SaaS Program - Controls and Governance Lead

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,700 - 194,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonus program

Flexible work culture

Job summary

Northern Trust is hiring a SaaS Program - Controls and Governance Lead in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science along with strong technical and leadership abilities. Responsibilities include developing governance capabilities for SaaS applications, leading policy implementations, and ensuring adherence to standards. The salary range is $114,700 - $194,900 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance and a bonus program.

Qualifications

• Technical experience in security aspects of multiple platforms and operating systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and manage SaaS Oversight and Governance.
• Lead development and refinement of SaaS application capabilities.
• Evaluate and implement SaaS application security policies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Title: SaaS Program - Controls and Gov. Lead

Northern Trust is a Fortune 500 company, a globally recognized, award‑winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

We proudly 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.

Major Duties

• Provides expertise and leadership to develop, deploy and manage SaaS Oversight and Governance capabilities as part of the Strategic SaaS Remediation Program.
• Leads development, deployment and refinement of SaaS application capabilities: Risk Treatment, Governance and Oversight, alignment of Master Service Agreements and PRC updates.
• Participates in the evaluation, development, implementation, communication, monitoring and maintenance of SaaS Application security policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment of employee participation, teamwork and communication.
• Keeps abreast of the direction of emerging industry standards.
• Seasoned multi‑disciplinary expert with extensive technical and/or business knowledge and functional expertise.
• Focus on execution of strategic direction to improve SaaS application governance and adherence to the SaaS Standard.
• Carries out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous issues.
• Displays a balanced, cross‑functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.

Knowledge

• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Technical expert with in‑depth knowledge in area of expertise and awareness of other areas.
• Excellent analytical ability, consultative and communication skills, strong judgment and the ability to work effectively with client, IT management, staff, vendors and consultants.
• Leadership and organizational skills required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop staff skills.

Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and technical experience in the security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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).

Salary Range

$114,700 - 194,900 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 offers a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

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.

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.