Senior Business Analytics & Automation Lead

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Discretionary bonus program

Retirement benefits (401k/pension)

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp is seeking a Senior Business Management Analyst to enhance operations through analysis, automation, reporting, and process improvements across functions. You will drive scalable solutions, improve governance, and support decision-making with robust data insights.

The role requires collaboration with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Business Management, plus strong Excel proficiency and experience with Power BI/Power Automate. Hybrid work model in Chicago or Tempe is available.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in business analysis, business management, operations, process improvement, reporting, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with business data, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Experience with Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated success streamlining or automating business processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes, workflows, and reporting to identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and stronger controls.
• Design and implement automation solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Develop reporting and insights for financial performance, workforce planning, sales, and operational metrics.
• Translate business requirements into practical reporting, workflow, and automation solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Business Management to develop scalable solutions.
• Improve governance while maintaining appropriate controls, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Create and maintain process, reporting, and workflow documentation.
• Provide coverage for recurring governance activities, including Regional Fee Review.
• Deliver analytical, project, and ad hoc support aligned with business priorities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Microsoft Copilot

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

College degree

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Northern Trust Corp is seeking a Senior Business Management Analyst to enhance operations through analysis, automation, reporting, and process improvements across functions. You will drive scalable solutions, improve governance, and support decision-making with robust data insights.

The role requires collaboration with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Business Management, plus strong Excel proficiency and experience with Power BI/Power Automate. Hybrid work model in Chicago or Tempe is available.