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.
The role
Northern Trust has a significant presence in Ireland, with over 1,800 partners supporting key business activities across the region.
The Chief Risk Officer for Northern Trust (NT) Ireland and PCF 14 for TNTC-IB is a newly established role with two critical elements. First, to act as the PCF 14 for the newly established TNTC-IB entity and second, to serve as CRO for NT Ireland providing broader leadership oversight of second line of defense activities supporting all Northern Trust legal entities in Ireland.
In this role, the successful candidate will oversee the adoption and implementation of Northern Trust’s enterprise risk management framework (localized where required by jurisdictional regulatory requirements) and provide independent oversight and challenge of in-country first line decision-making, including oversight of offshored and outsourced activities as they relate to TNTC-IB.
The role will report functionally to the International Chief Risk Officer and will be a member of the CEO of Northern Trust Ireland’s Management Committee.
Responsibilities
Provide Risk Management and leadership oversight for Northern Trust activities in Ireland, including Operational Risk, IT/Cyber Risk, Compliance, Fiduciary Risk, and relevant financial risks.
Work closely with the CEO of NT Ireland and other senior leaders to understand business activities and identify, assess, and mitigate risks, while maintaining independent second line oversight and challenge.
Serve as a senior contact point for local regulators (CBI) and, where appropriate, other regulators (e.g., Federal Reserve).
Serve as a trusted advisor to both the International Chief Risk Officer and the CEO of Northern Trust Ireland, providing independent oversight and challenge.
Maintain a full appreciation of prudential regulatory requirements, credit risk issues, compliance risk, and market/regulatory developments, with the ability to assess impact and identify associated risk issues.
Provide local oversight of the Ireland Risk and Compliance function, while respecting individual PCF responsibilities and legal entity accountability.
Partner with Risk and Compliance colleagues across EMEA and globally to ensure appropriate alignment and interaction with regional and enterprise functions.
Support Ireland businesses in managing operational risks, including third-party, offshoring, and operational resilience risks, and establish appropriate frameworks.
Act as an active member of the TNTC-IB Risk Committee.
Participate in relevant Group-wide and EMEA risk forums.
Lead, manage, and develop second line Risk and Compliance teams.
Requirements
Extensive experience in risk and compliance, ideally within a financial institution or professional services firm.
Professional qualification in Accountancy, Legal, Audit, or Compliance.
Strong experience in banking, asset servicing, asset administration, or depositary businesses.
Deep understanding of risk, compliance, governance, and control frameworks, with the ability to operate effectively at Board level.
Proven leadership experience, including presenting to executive and Board-level audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Confidence to provide independent challenge where appropriate.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing and developing professional teams.
Work Authorization
Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.
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
- Extensive experience in risk and compliance within a financial institution or professional services firm
- Professional qualification in Accountancy, Legal, Audit, or Compliance
- Strong experience in banking, asset servicing, asset administration, or depositary businesses
- Deep understanding of risk, compliance, governance, and control frameworks with Board-level engagement ability
- Proven leadership experience including presenting to executive and Board-level audiences
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Confidence to provide independent challenge where appropriate
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing and developing professional teams
- Right to work in Ireland at time of application and for duration of employment (no sponsorship provided)
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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