Specialist, Digital Transformation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Life & accident insurance

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Digital Transformation leader to define and drive the operational digital strategy across Asset Management platforms, focusing on scale, efficiency, and client outcomes. You will own vision, prioritization, and delivery across business verticals, with a strong emphasis on AI and data-driven decision making.

The role requires 10+ years in digital product leadership within financial services and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with 10+ years building and scaling digital product capabilities in financial services.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable digital platforms and AI capabilities.
• Strong commercial acumen and data-driven storytelling for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year operational digital delivery strategy and roadmap aligned to NTAM priorities.
• Lead prioritization, delivery, and lifecycle management of a portfolio of digital platforms using agile and product management best practices.
• Partner with business, data, operations, and technology to translate needs into scalable solutions.
• Drive change management adoption and measure KPIs for value delivery including revenue growth and client experience.

Skills

Digital product leadership

Agile delivery

AI platforms

Stakeholder management

Financial services domain

Education

Bachelor's in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science

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.

Role Summary

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a $1.6 trillion dollar investment management firm entrusted by investors around the globe to help them navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realize their long-term objectives. The Specialist, Digital Transformation is a senior leader responsible for defining and delivering the operational digital strategy supporting Northern Trust Asset Management’s platforms, systems, and processes. This role owns and drives the strategic technology roadmaps and oversees the execution to improve scale, efficiency, and client outcomes across the business. This role also owns setting vision, prioritizing delivery, driving adoption, and ensuring measurable business impact—while collaborating across the organization with a mission focused approach.

Essential Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi‑year operational digital delivery strategy and roadmap aligned to NTAM’s business priorities.
• Take on the role of transformative and inspirational leader by crafting vision, building consensus and alignment, and delivering digital platforms with precision.
• Lead prioritization, delivery, and lifecycle management of a portfolio of digital platforms using agile and product management best practices.
• Natively cross operational, investments, and business verticals in a horizontal fashion to plan for and influence upstream and downstream dependent platforms and processes.
• Assess build versus buy decisions and develop compelling business cases based on business priorities and enterprise guardrails.
• Partner intimately with business, data, operations, and technology to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Lead vendor evaluations and negotiations aligning with Enterprise Procurement standards and guidelines.
• Oversee digital delivery budgets to ensure value delivery against established product roadmaps.
• Shepherd new products ideas or enhancements through enterprise governance processes.
• Drive change management adoption of digital products and AI capabilities through clear value propositions, engagement metrics, and continuous feedback loops.
• Establish and track KPIs to ensure investments deliver measurable value, including revenue growth, cost optimization, and improved client experience.
• Ensure platforms are built on a resilient, scalable, and governed data and technology architecture in partnership with enterprise teams.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Solid understanding of the investment management business, financial technology systems within a large-scaled Asset Manager, Consulting, or Fintech vendor.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise‑scale digital and AI driven platforms in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong understanding of investment management platforms, data, cloud, and AI technologies.
• Expertise in modern digital platform management, agile delivery, and commercialization.
• Proven ability to influence leadership and secure alignment through clear business cases and data‑driven storytelling.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering successful digital products in startup environments in matrixed cultures.
• Exceptional, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Global mindset with sensitivity to cultural and organizational differences.

Necessary Experience and Education

• Highly motivated and experienced senior leader with 10+ years of experience in building and scaling digital product capabilities in financial services, preferably in investment management environments.
• Bachelor's in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant disciplines are required. MBA is a plus but not required.
• Experience with Investment Management Platforms, preferred a blend of vended and in-house developed applications.

Salary Range: $137,400 - 233,600 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

• 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

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.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Culture

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.

APAC/INDIA 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.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

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.

USA EEO STATEMENT

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.)