Treasury Transformation & COO Initiatives Lead

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced Finance/Treasury professional to lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, embedding Treasury considerations into the change lifecycle and strengthening governance practices. You will own end-to-end delivery, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure data-driven decision support in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes governance, program leadership, and delivery with a strong focus on risk mitigation, reporting, and performance metrics across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business analysis, consulting, or Finance / Treasury environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, organize and oversee complex workstreams, and deliver in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured, multi-dimensional analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making; translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• Develop reporting frameworks across cost, performance, and operational metrics.
• Identify trends and drive improvements in data quality and analytical processes.
• Drive alignment on objectives, approach, and outcomes across stakeholders across Finance, Treasury, Risk, IT, and Operations.
• Lead communication and change efforts to support initiative execution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical rigor

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced Finance/Treasury professional to lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, embedding Treasury considerations into the change lifecycle and strengthening governance practices. You will own end-to-end delivery, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure data-driven decision support in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes governance, program leadership, and delivery with a strong focus on risk mitigation, reporting, and performance metrics across