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.
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.
As an Associate Wealth Advisor, Family Office Solutions, you will be responsible for supporting partners in wealth planning related work for our ultra-high net-worth individual and client family relationships served by the Family Office Solutions team.
Working with the Regional Wealth Advisors, you will be responsible for collecting, reviewing, and synthesizing personal and wealth profile data and modeling strategies and solutions. The role entails creation of subject matter decks and meeting materials, some light research, creation of detailed balance sheets and estate flow charts, reviewing and synthesizing of estate planning documents, along with collaboration with the broader wealth management teams.
You will have varying degrees of client interaction depending upon the nature of a client’s projects and needs, but you will not have client relationships of your own. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing overall support to the Regional Wealth Advisors and, when appropriate, to the Family Office Solutions team. Given the nature of the clients served, you will interface with teams and groups across the wealth management spectrum.
This position can be a career choice or a steppingstone along your career path, but it is an interactive and collaborative role supporting the Regional Wealth Advisors with a focus on knowledge, growth, and development.
This is NOT an investment focused position.
Major Duties Include:
1. Collect, organize, and maintain client personal and estate planning profile data.
2. Review and synthesize client profile data and assist in the design of client profiles and wealth plans integrating wealth management, wealth transfer, and tax efficiency goals.
3. Prepare detailed balance sheets by reviewing source documents to ensure proper ownership.
4. Prepare comprehensive flow charts that incorporate all estate planning and business entity documents.
5. Coordinate internal and external communications and meetings with prospects, clients, partners, and external advisors.
4. Communicate with internal and external partners, professional advisors, and others to obtain and deliver wealth plan related information.
6. Conduct fundamental research related to estate planning solutions and strategies.
7. Prepare presentations for client meetings.
8. Help manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role).
9. Perform light administrative duties required of the role, including travel and expense reporting for Family Office Solutions partners, preparation of meeting materials, pipeline management, meeting scheduling, etc.
10. Attention to detail is a requirement so proofing is an important part of the job.
The successful candidate will benefit from having:
· 2-4 years estate and financial planning and analysis experience with high-income/net worth individuals and families desired.
· A familiarity with wealth transfer strategies, rudimentary estate and gift tax rules, and basic planning concepts like retirement and education planning
· A basic understanding of wills, trusts and ancillary estate planning documents
· Expected to have or be pursuing professional designations including CFP®, CPA, JD, MBA and similar evidence of advanced learning and professional qualification.
· Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
· Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with strong time management and organizational skills
· Must possess high attention to detail and well-developed proof-reading skills
· An intellectually curious, self-starter
· Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Proficient in Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio. Ability to learn other software platforms.
Salary Range:
$99,600 - 169,200 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
- 2-4 years estate and financial planning and analysis experience with high-income/net worth individuals and families
- Familiarity with wealth transfer strategies, estate and gift tax rules, and planning concepts
- Basic understanding of wills, trusts and ancillary estate planning documents
- Pursuing or holding professional designations (CFP, CPA, JD, MBA or similar)
- Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and strong time management and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and well-developed proofreading skills
- Intellectually curious self-starter
- Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio; ability to learn other software platforms
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship
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 — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.
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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