Specialist, Data Analytics

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401k and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a data governance professional to oversee data quality and governance across Master Party, Account, and Enterprise Reference Data domains. You will translate business needs into data models, define governance rules, and partner with stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Data Stewards, Owners, Architecture, and Data Governance teams to maintain data integrity and support enterprise data management strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience translating business needs into data models and governance rules.
• Ability to define functional requirements for data domains.
• Commitment to data quality and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into Master Party, Account, and Enterprise Reference Data data models.
• Define and monitor data quality KPIs and governance standards.
• Collaborate with Data Stewards, Owners, Architecture and Data Governance teams.

Skills

KYC

Data governance

Master Data Management

Business requirements

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Technology Bridge Translate business needs such as KYC, client onboarding, reporting, relationship manager hierarchy, and related business processes into MDM requirements.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to define functional requirements and specifications.
• Serves as the functional lead for Master Party, Account, and Enterprise Reference Data domains, translating business needs into data models, business rules, and processes.
• Responsible for ensuring data quality, governance compliance, and alignment with client lifecycle, regulatory, and enterprise data management strategies.

Data Quality & Governance Oversight

• Define and monitor data quality KPIs.
• Partner with Data Stewards, Data Owners, Architecture, and Data Governance teams.
• Ensure master data standards, controls, and governance requirements are implemented.

Salary Range: $137,400 - 240,400 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Benefits

• 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
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• 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.

Terms and Conditions

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