Senior Data Analyst, Operational Data

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust's Asset Management COO organization seeks a Senior Data Analyst to translate complex data into actionable insights supporting product launches, client reporting, and scalable operations. The role partners with Product Management, Investments, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Technology, and Data Governance.

You will drive data quality improvements, help design requirements, and support go-to-market efforts while communicating insights to executives and clients.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in financial services/asset management and/or financial project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business product development and design efforts with information technology solutions to meet data needs.
• Provide guidance to business unit partners; act as troubleshooter.
• Lead initiatives to improve data quality in core NTGI platforms.
• Collaborate with portfolio management, risk/compliance and technology to gather data requirements for improvements.
• Develop test plans and UAT criteria for projects.
• Evaluate techniques to enhance data-related needs.
• Communicate with internal areas, vendors, and consultants about automation needs.
• Stay informed on bank products/services and market trends to meet data-related business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

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. 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 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.

Role Summary

The Senior Data Analyst sits with Northern Trust's Asset Management COO organization as a strategic member and trusted partner across Product Management, Investments, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Technology, and Data Governance, contributing initiatives that support business growth and the success of investment products to support development efforts and support scalability of new products. The position participates in cross-functional efforts related to product launches, operational readiness, client reporting enhancements, and go-to-market execution while providing subject matter expertise in asset management products, client data, and investment operations. Responsibilities include translating complex concepts into actionable insights and executive-level communications, improving client experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and data quality, and ensuring accurate, consistent messaging for clients and prospects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate business product development and design efforts with information technology solutions in order to meet business partner and client market data needs.
• Provide business unit partners with ongoing systems guidance; act as a troubleshooter.
• Lead initiatives related to improving data quality in the core NTGI platforms.
• Work closely with portfolio management, risk and compliance and technology partners to gather and prepare data related business requirements used to implement improvements / solutions.
• Provide project support and planning: develops test plans and user acceptance testing criteria.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on techniques, practices or technologies that would enhance data related business needs.
• Communicate with internal business areas, outside vendors and consultants regarding automation needs.
• Keep abreast of new and existing bank products / services and market trends in order to meet data related business unit and client needs.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of business functions and processes usually obtained through related work experience in the following areas: financial operations, portfolio and project management.
• General knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the technology field.
• Creative thinker with excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Goal oriented team player willing to work with a global group of professionals across NTGI and Northern Trust as a whole.

Necessary Experience and Education

6 plus years of relevant experience in the financial services/asset management industries and/or financial project management experience.

Salary Range: $74,700 - 126,900 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Benefits

• 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).

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.

Looking for greater? You found it.

A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Terms and Conditions

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It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

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It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)