Sr. Relationship Advisor

ntrs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Relationship Manager to lead sophisticated wealth management clients, collaborating with client service teams to develop tailored financial plans and fiduciary strategies.

You will engage with clients and advisors, translate complex fiduciary concepts into clear guidance, travel as needed, mentor colleagues, and uphold fiduciary standards across complex estates and investment structures.

Qualifications

• College degree required; JD or similar credential strongly preferred.
• 12–15 years’ experience as a relationship manager or attorney in trust administration, estate administration, estate planning, or related fields.
• Extensive knowledge of fiduciary standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to explain complex fiduciary concepts in non-technical terms.
• Leadership and client relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client conversations for goals-driven wealth management and holistic advice.
• Advise on Northern Trust products/services, regulatory/tax changes, and actions for clients.
• Develop relationships with referral sources and external professional advisors.
• Mentor less experienced partners and serve as fiduciary subject matter expert.
• Travel to meet with clients as needed.

Skills

Relationship management

Fiduciary duties

Client advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Financial products

Education

JD or equivalent credential

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.

Major Duties

1. Manages assigned account base of sophisticated wealth management clients by working with client service team, clients and their professional advisors to develop a thorough understanding of the client's needs and goals. Exhibits thorough knowledge of governing documents and account agreements. Exhibits mastery of fiduciary duties, applicable laws and oversight, including trust and tax law, estate planning techniques, financial planning, asset management and prudent investment principles
2. Primarily responsible for leading client conversations for goals driven wealth management and holistic advice. Provides proactive advice to clients on NT's products/services, emerging issues, regulatory/tax changes, and appropriate actions for the client. Combines technical knowledge with fact finding and analysis to develop advice-driven solutions for clients. Explains complicated concepts to clients in a thoughtful way using non-technical terminology
3. Maintains extensive knowledge of various NT resources and utilizes fiduciary knowledge, experience, and NT resources to identify opportunities for relationship enhancement
4. Focused client service with responsiveness, diplomacy and tact; proactive client contact through written and verbal communication with suitable frequency. Exhibits excellent time management skills
5. Builds and maintains extensive knowledge of NT fiduciary standards and practices, applying fiduciary knowledge and judgment to complex fiduciary relationships. Understands and complies with internal policies, processes and procedures to effect prudent risk management and judgment. Recognizes fiduciary risk issues and seeks appropriate resolution
6. Cultivates relationships with referral sources and external professional advisors to build the business; identifies and develops new business opportunities. Participates in community and professional organizations representing NT. Identifies opportunities to showcase NT expertise and thought leadership
7. Travels to meet with clients where appropriate considering revenue, new business opportunities, or servicing requirements
8. Teaches and mentors less experienced partners. Advises Relationship Advisors on fiduciary issues and serves as subject matter expert on fiduciary relationships managed by Relationship Advisors. Provides leadership on fiduciary projects and committees
9. Seeks continued development of fiduciary and advisory skills through training and experience
10. Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions
11. Eligible to serve as LRM for all relationships.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of fiduciary and financial products and services, usually acquired through related work experience, is required to manage client accounts
• Specific experience with fiduciary accounts and issues required to service complex relationships. Technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal, and operations usually acquired through formal education or related experience is required to service clients
• Extensive knowledge of fiduciary standards, principles, and applicable laws and regulations usually acquired through training, seminars, or law school is required to administer accounts.
• Skills in negotiating, problem solving, delegating, leadership, and sales are necessary to service the client relationship
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Experience

• College or university degree &/or relevant proven work experience required. JD or similar credential strongly preferred.
• 12-15 years' experience as a relationship manager or attorney in trust administration, estate administration, estate planning, or related fields.

Salary Range

$189,290 - 331,200 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 off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insuran