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.
Launch Your Financial Advisory Career
Are you an ambitious financial services professional looking to accelerate your career in wealth management? Northern Trust Securities, Inc. (NTSI) is seeking an Associate Financial Advisor who is eager to learn, grow, and develop into a trusted advisor for high-net-worth clients.
In this role, you'll work alongside an experienced Senior Financial Advisor, gaining hands-on exposure to client relationship management, financial planning, investment solutions, and business development. You'll partner with industry-leading specialists across Northern Trust Asset Management, Capital Markets, and third-party investment providers to help deliver sophisticated wealth management strategies and exceptional client experiences.
Most importantly, this position offers a structured pathway toward managing your own client relationships and ultimately building a personal book of business as a Financial Advisor.
What You'll Do:
- Partner with a Senior Financial Advisor to support and deepen client relationships.
- Participate in client meetings and assist with financial planning, portfolio reviews, and investment recommendations.
- Conduct investment and market research to support client conversations and planning opportunities.
- Learn and utilize financial planning technology, including eMoney, to help develop comprehensive client strategies.
- Collaborate with internal specialists and business partners to deliver customized wealth management solutions.
- Support business development efforts through client outreach, relationship expansion, and portfolio conservation initiatives.
- Assist with account administration, servicing requests, and regulatory documentation.
- Develop the knowledge and confidence necessary to independently manage client relationships over time.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique:
- Direct mentorship from an experienced Financial Advisor.
- Exposure to sophisticated wealth management and investment solutions.
- Opportunity to work with high-net-worth clients.
- Clear career progression toward becoming a lead Financial Advisor.
- Collaborative environment with access to industry experts and resources.
- Ability to develop both relationship management and revenue-generating skills.
What We're Looking For:
- 1-3 years of experience in wealth management, brokerage, investment advisory, or financial services. Direct sales experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- FINRA licenses required: SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 (or Series 63/65).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented mindset with a passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Knowledge of investment products and financial markets; options experience is a plus.
Build Your Future with Northern Trust
This is more than a support role. It's an opportunity to develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to become a successful Financial Advisor while working alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals.
If you're motivated by growth, client impact, and long-term career advancement, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary Range:
$70,490 - 119,890 USDSalary 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 insurance, and 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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in wealth management, brokerage, investment advisory, or financial services
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
- FINRA SIE license
- FINRA Series 7 license
- FINRA Series 66 license, or Series 63 and Series 65 licenses
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented mindset
- Knowledge of investment products and financial markets
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Direct sales experience
- Options experience
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employer‑funded defined‑benefit pension is highlighted in employer‑verified materials and filings, setting the retirement package apart from many private employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as solid overall, and two paid volunteer days per year are clearly documented across corporate materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources and postings reference paid parental and caregiver leave and recent enhancements to parental benefits, indicating meaningful family support within the package.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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