Senior Data Analyst, Operational Data

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.

About the role

The Senior Data Analyst sits with Northern Trust’s Asset Management COO organization as a strategic member and trusted partner across Product Management, Investments, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Technology, and Data Governance. This role contributes initiatives that support business growth and the success of investment products to enhance development efforts and scalability of new products. The position participates in cross-functional efforts related to product launches, operational readiness, client reporting enhancements, and go-to-market execution while providing subject matter expertise in asset management products, client data, and investment operations.

Responsibilities include translating complex concepts into actionable insights and executive-level communications, improving client experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and data quality, and ensuring accurate, consistent messaging for clients and prospects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business product development and design efforts with information technology solutions to meet business partner and client market data needs.
• Provide business unit partners with ongoing systems guidance; act as a troubleshooter.
• Lead initiatives related to improving data quality in the core NTGI platforms.
• Work closely with portfolio management, risk and compliance, and technology partners to gather and prepare data-related business requirements used to implement improvements or solutions.
• Provide project support and planning: develop test plans and user acceptance testing criteria.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on techniques, practices, or technologies that would enhance data-related business needs.
• Communicate with internal business areas, outside vendors, and consultants regarding automation needs.
• Keep abreast of new and existing bank products/services and market trends to meet data-related business unit and client needs.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in the financial services/asset management industries and/or financial project management experience.
• Knowledge of business functions and processes usually obtained through related work experience in financial operations, portfolio, and project management.
• General knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the technology field.
• Creative thinker with excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Goal-oriented team player willing to work with a global group of professionals across NTGI and Northern Trust as a whole.

Benefits

• 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 and accident insurance.
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Pay

Salary range: $74,700 - $126,900 USD (good faith estimate of base pay).

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.