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.
This role supports delivery of Northern Trust’s Information Security and Technology Risk Program objectives through deep industry and technical expertise. The position is an individual contributor role, working closely with peers and management to identify, assess, and reduce significant technology and cybersecurity risks, while positively influencing strategic program outcomes.
The key responsibilities of the role include;
- Identify emerging technology and cybersecurity risks (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Quantum Computing, Cloud/SaaS, Identity & Access Management) and lead risk reduction through expert assessment and advisory.
- Review, challenge, and provide independent risk perspective on significant technology strategies, initiatives, and architectures.
- Conduct technology and cybersecurity risk assessments, deep dives, testing activities, and operational exercises.
- Research, design, and develop testing tools and risk assessment frameworks for enterprise use.
- Partner with stakeholders to define practical remediation action plans for identified risks.
- Document assessment results, findings, and remediation plans; report clearly to management and senior stakeholders.
- Plan, schedule, and monitor deliverables, milestones, and outcomes across assigned initiatives or programs.
- Produce meaningful risk metrics, dashboards, and deep‑dive assessment reporting.
- Provide cross‑training and mentorship to junior team members.
- Support training, awareness, and education activities related to technology and cybersecurity risk management.
- Remain current on industry trends, emerging threats, technologies, and pricing; advise management and executives on business and financial impact.
- Support strategically important initiatives across information security and technology risk management.
- Participate in technology and cybersecurity incident response activities as required.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will benefit from having;
- Several years experience in a highly regulated technical or security-related field.
- Current professional certification required (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- Advanced degree in IT or related field is a plus.
- Expert knowledge of emerging cybersecurity and technology risks, including AI, Digital Assets, Quantum Computing, Cloud/SaaS, and IAM.
- Strong experience performing application security, infrastructure, and technology risk assessments.
- Proven ability to review and challenge first line of defense technology teams within large, highly regulated financial services organizations.
- Background in security consulting or senior advisory roles, providing risk guidance to senior management.
- Experience scoping engagements and developing technical or risk-focused proposals.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, well‑structured, and well‑justified documentation and reports.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within diverse, multi‑national teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all organizational levels and with third‑party providers.
Salary Range:
$108,965 - 185,155 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
- Several years of experience in a highly regulated technical or security-related field
- Current professional certification such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Expert knowledge of emerging cybersecurity and technology risks, including AI, digital assets, quantum computing, cloud/SaaS, and IAM
- Strong experience performing application security, infrastructure, and technology risk assessments
- Experience reviewing and challenging first-line technology teams within large, highly regulated financial services organizations
- Background in security consulting or senior advisory roles providing risk guidance to senior management
- Experience scoping engagements and developing technical or risk-focused proposals
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear documentation and reporting
- Ability to work independently and within diverse, multinational teams
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including relationships with third-party providers
- Advanced degree in IT or a related field
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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