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.
Role Overview
The Operational Resilience Risk Specialist serves as a senior subject matter expert within the Operational Risk Management function, providing independent second-line oversight and challenge of the organization's Operational Resilience, Business Continuity (BC), and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs.
The role is responsible for assessing and monitoring resilience risks, evaluating the effectiveness of resilience controls and governance processes, and providing credible challenge to business and technology stakeholders. The position supports the organization's ability to prevent, respond to, recover from, and learn from disruption events while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations and enterprise risk management requirements.
The successful candidate will partner with business units, technology teams, and resilience program owners to strengthen resilience capabilities, review resilience risk assessments, evaluate continuity and recovery preparedness, and provide reporting and insight to senior management and risk governance forums.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Resilience Oversight
- Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge of the Operational Resilience framework, policies, standards, and associated governance processes.
- Review and assess the effectiveness of operational resilience capabilities across Important Business Services (IBS), critical business processes, and supporting interdependencies.
- Monitor operational resilience risk exposure and identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, and areas requiring remediation.
- Support the development and enhancement of resilience-related risk metrics, key risk indicators, and management reporting.
Business Continuity Risk Oversight
- Provide oversight of Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities, including Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), business continuity plans, recovery strategies, and testing programs.
Disaster Recovery Risk Oversight
- Provide independent oversight of enterprise Disaster Recovery governance, planning, and testing activities.
Risk Assessment and Assurance
- Perform risk-based reviews and quality assurance activities across Operational Resilience, BC, and DR programs.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of resilience-related controls.
- Assess issues, vulnerabilities, audit findings, regulatory observations, and self-identified control weaknesses.
- Support thematic reviews, deep-dive assessments, and targeted risk reviews.
Governance, Reporting and Regulatory Engagement
- Prepare and deliver concise risk reporting for senior management, risk committees, and governance forums.
- Escalate material resilience risks, control deficiencies, and regulatory concerns as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
Required
- Several years of experience in Operational Risk, Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Technology Risk, Audit, or related risk management disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of Operational Resilience frameworks, Business Continuity Management, and Disaster Recovery methodologies.
Preferred
- Experience within a regulated financial services environment.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry guidance, including DORA, PRA/FCA Operational Resilience requirements, FFIEC guidance, Basel operational risk principles, and other relevant resilience regulations.
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
- Several years of experience in Operational Risk, Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Technology Risk, Audit, or related risk management disciplines
- Strong knowledge of Operational Resilience frameworks, Business Continuity Management, and Disaster Recovery methodologies
- Right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment
- Experience within a regulated financial services environment
- Familiarity with DORA, PRA/FCA Operational Resilience requirements, FFIEC guidance, Basel operational risk principles, and other relevant resilience regulations
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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