Spclst, Digital Transformation-Vice President

The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Lead role within the Transformation Office in Chicago to drive enterprise-scale initiatives across Wealth Management and technology. The Specialist will translate strategy into concrete requirements, coordinate with executives, and deliver implementable plans in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong business analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and proven experience with large change programs in financial services.

Qualifications

• Strong business analysis and problem-solving capabilities; translate strategy into executable outcomes.
• Ability to operate across business, technology, data and operations without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; clearly document complex concepts.
• Highly adaptable to ambiguity in fast-paced transformation environments.
• Financial services experience is required.
• Experience with large cross-functional initiatives or enterprise-scale change programs.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic objectives into detailed requirements, analyses, and execution materials.
• Collaborate with Transformation Executives to advance design, planning, and implementation.
• Analyze current and future state processes, operating models, and workflows.
• Document business requirements, process flows and implementation plans with high quality.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Technology, Data, Operations, and Risk to support solution delivery.
• Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies; escalate issues with recommendations.
• Prepare materials for governance forums; support senior decision making.
• Apply analytical judgment to solve problems and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Business analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Financial services experience

Enterprise-scale change

Regulated environments experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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 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.

Lead enterprise-scale transformation.

The Transformation Office is responsible for driving enterprise-wide strategic transformation across Northern Trust, partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into measurable, sustained business outcomes. With a significant focus on transforming Wealth Management, the team leads complex initiatives across strategy, operating model design, data and AI, technology, and change management to reimagine how we serve clients, empower employees, and drive growth. Through a combination of strategic execution, innovation, and disciplined delivery, the Transformation Office builds the capabilities, frameworks, and solutions that enable lasting impact across Wealth Management and the broader enterprise.

The Specialist plays a critical role in advancing Northern Trust's transformation agenda by supporting the design, documentation, and implementation of strategic change initiatives.

Based within the Transformation Office, this role partners closely with Transformation Executives, Program Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into clear requirements, actionable plans, and implementation-ready solutions. Successful candidates will combine strong business analysis, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complexity, influence across teams, and drive measurable outcomes in a fast-paced transformation environment. Working across business, product, technology, operations, and data functions, this role will help deliver innovative solutions that enhance client experiences, improve business performance, and support the future growth of Wealth Management.

What You’ll Do

• Support large-scale transformation initiatives by translating strategic objectives into detailed requirements, analyses, and execution materials.
• Partner closely with Transformation Executives to advance initiative design, planning, and implementation across assigned areas of focus.
• Conduct current state and future state analysis of processes, operating models, workflows, and capabilities.
• Develop and maintain high quality documentation, including business requirements, process flows, operating model artifacts, and implementation plans.
• Work with Program Managers, Technology, Data, Operations, and Risk partners to support solution design and delivery readiness.
• Identify risks, dependencies, gaps, and implementation considerations, escalating issues and recommendations as appropriate.
• Support governance forums by preparing materials, analyses, and decision support content for senior stakeholders.
• Apply structured analytical judgment to solve complex problems and recommend practical, scalable solutions.

What You Bring

• Strong business analysis and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate strategy into executable outcomes.
• Proven ability to operate effectively across business, technology, data, and operational partners without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• High adaptability and comfort working in ambiguous, fast paced transformation environments.
• Financial services experience required.
• Experience & Qualifications- Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in business analysis, strategy execution, transformation, consulting, or related roles within financial services.
• Experience supporting large, cross functional initiatives or enterprise scale change programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering high-quality analysis and execution support in complex, regulated environments.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff.

Salary Range

$137,400 - 233,600 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