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.
Charitable Giving Account Administrator
The Charitable Giving Account Administrator supports the Charitable Giving Solutions Team in the administration of the Donor Advised Fund and Private Foundation Administration products. In this role, the Charitable Giving Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of both products and other duties as assigned. The Charitable Giving Account Administrator will be able to respond to inquiries from internal relationship teams and external clients. The successful candidate will also develop strong rapport with Northern Trust (NT) partners, prospects, and centers of influence.
Knowledge and Skills
- Practical knowledge of Donor Advised Funds and private foundations is highly desired, as is experience with both individual and institutional clients.
- Analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills required to identify, manage and escalate risks and issues.
- Oversee and execute daily administrative activities within prescribed deadlines (e.g., wire transfers, grant recommendations, securities gifting, check distributions, etc.).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners.
- Proficient in data analysis, report generation, and performance measurement to inform decision-making for Northern Trust Charitable Giving Program.
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and administrative responsibilities.
- Proficient in using relevant software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internal Northern Trust systems a plus.
Major Duties
- Serve as the key point person for all the administration surrounding the donor advised fund and private foundation administration products.
- Manage team dynamics and product workflow such that time is split evenly between both donor advised fund and private foundation administration products.
- Support account opening, onboarding, grant making, and maintenance of donor advised funds and private foundation clients.
- Assist with addressing requests from internal and external sources in shared email inbox and phone lines, as it relates to the donor advised fund and foundation administration.
- Participate in creation and maintenance of program collateral.
- Identify service efficiency enhancements, process improvements, and service delivery
Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in donor advised funds, private foundations, or related fields, preferably within the financial services industry and/or with client service background. Demonstrated experience in relationship management and compliance highly desired.
- Background and understanding of donor advised funds highly desired.
- Demonstrated success in small team environment to collaborate across teams to support and develop business.
- Ability to understand complex issues and navigate/escalate effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
Salary Range:
$74,200 - 126,200 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
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in donor advised funds, private foundations, or related fields, preferably in financial services or client service
- Experience with donor advised funds
- Experience with private foundations
- Experience in relationship management and compliance
- Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues
- Experience supporting individual and institutional clients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in data analysis, report generation, and performance measurement
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated success working in a small team and collaborating across teams
- Ability to understand complex issues and navigate or escalate effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly
- U.S. work authorization without current or future 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 — 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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