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.
- Under minimal supervision, independently leads and advances data quality initiatives across the organization by implementing, enhancing, and governing enterprise data quality frameworks, methodologies, and controls.
- Drives the establishment, adoption, and continuous improvement of data governance policies, standards, processes, and best practices to strengthen data quality and support business objectives across multiple domains.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders, providing thought leadership and influencing enterprise data management and governance strategies.
- Ability to independently engage with data owners, data consumers, custodians, and senior stakeholders across multiple domains to provide expert consultation on data quality strategy, governance practices, and implementation approaches.
- Ability to partner with business stakeholders to identify, analyze, and prioritize complex business challenges, translating them into scalable data quality controls, monitoring capabilities, and measurable outcomes.
- Ability to design, develop, and optimize data quality controls using SQL, Python, or similar technologies, while establishing automated monitoring, scheduling, and reporting solutions leveraging tools such as Control-M and other enterprise platforms.
- Ability to develop executive-level dashboards and data visualizations using platforms such as Power BI, effectively communicating data quality trends, risks, root causes, and business impacts. Acts as a recognized subject matter expert and drives knowledge sharing across business units.
- Ability to lead root cause analysis of complex data quality issues, coordinate cross-functional remediation efforts, and partner with technology teams to implement sustainable solutions at the source.
- Assess, design, and implement strategies that reduce data redundancy and improve the consistency, reliability, and fitness of data used for business decision-making. Proactively recommend enhancements to business processes, controls, and monitoring frameworks.
- Lead the development and enhancement of data management standards, processes, controls, and metadata assets, including business glossaries, data dictionaries, and governance repositories such as Collibra.
- Lead and support governance reviews, compliance assessments, monitoring activities, and control testing to ensure ongoing adherence to enterprise data governance policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members and consultants, contributing to capability development and promoting consistent adoption of data quality and governance standards.
- Influence strategic data governance initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, operational efficiencies, and enterprise-wide data quality enhancement.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field, with significant experience in Data Quality, Data Governance, or Enterprise Data Management.
- Demonstrated experience leading data quality initiatives and working with business and technology stakeholders across multiple functional areas.
- Strong experience with Collibra Data Quality, Collibra Data Catalog, or comparable enterprise data governance and metadata management platforms preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and experience with Python or other programming languages used for data analysis, automation, and quality monitoring.
- Strong understanding of database architecture, data integration, data lineage, and data management principles.
- Experience designing and developing business intelligence and data visualization solutions using Power BI, Incorta, or similar analytics platforms.
- Deep knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality, Master Data Management, Metadata Management, and Enterprise Data Management concepts and best practices.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical and data governance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and lead cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills required.
- Recognized expertise in Data Governance and Data Quality methodologies, including experience establishing standards, controls, and monitoring frameworks.
- Highly adaptable, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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.
About Our Pune Office
The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.
Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field
- Significant experience in Data Quality, Data Governance, or Enterprise Data Management
- Experience leading data quality initiatives across multiple functional areas
- Experience working with business and technology stakeholders
- Strong experience with Collibra Data Quality, Collibra Data Catalog, or comparable governance and metadata platforms
- Advanced proficiency in SQL
- Experience with Python or other programming languages for data analysis, automation, and quality monitoring
- Understanding of database architecture, data integration, data lineage, and data management principles
- Experience developing business intelligence and data visualization solutions using Power BI, Incorta, or similar platforms
- Deep knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality, Master Data Management, Metadata Management, and Enterprise Data Management
- Ability to communicate technical and governance concepts to technical, non-technical, and senior leadership audiences
- Ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and lead cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Expertise in Data Governance and Data Quality methodologies, standards, controls, and monitoring frameworks
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
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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