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 sits within the Data Management Enablement (DME) Center of Excellence (COE) and focuses on supporting enterprise data governance practices across the organization. The associate acts as a governance advisor and enablement partner, helping business and data stakeholders improve how data is managed, governed, and retained.
The role emphasizes analysis, governance oversight, and stakeholder support rather than heavy technical development. It plays a key role in driving adoption of data governance standards, improving data quality, and ensuring alignment with records management and data retention requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesData Governance & Quality Support- Partner with data owners and stewards to analyze data issues and improve data quality practices
- Support the definition and monitoring of data quality rules aligned to business needs
- Perform data analysis, validation checks, and issue investigation to identify root causes and drive resolution
- Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen data governance controls
- Support the organization and maintenance of business metadata and data definitions
- Ensure data assets are properly classified, documented, and aligned to governance standards
- Assist stakeholders in understanding data flows and lineage to improve transparency and trust
- Support and enhance governance workflows (e.g., approvals, issue management, certifications, and lifecycle processes)
- Improve traceability, auditability, and consistency of governance processes
- Provide day-to-day support to users on governance tools and processes
- Act as a trusted advisor to business and data teams, guiding them on governance best practices
- Conduct training sessions, office hours, and user support to increase adoption
- Translate business needs into practical governance solutions and improvements
- Ensure governance practices align with enterprise records management and retention policies
- Support data classification, retention scheduling, and defensible disposition processes
- Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensure data is managed in accordance with regulatory and internal retention requirements
- Promote awareness and adoption of records management standards across data domains
- Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, internal policies)
- Contribute to governance reporting and evidence tracking
- Identify opportunities to enhance governance processes, controls, and efficiency
- Support emerging capabilities such as AI-assisted data classification and governance insights
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- 10–13 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or records management
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and operating models
- Experience supporting metadata, data quality, lineage, and governance processes
- Solid knowledge of records management and data retention principles
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data issues and recommend solutions
- Proven experience working with business stakeholders, data stewards, and control functions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to educate, influence, and drive adoption of governance practices
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR)
- Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra or similar platforms)
- Exposure to data classification, retention schedules, legal holds, and disposition processes
- Awareness of emerging AI capabilities in data governance
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 Bangalore Office
The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 10-13 years of experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or records management
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and operating models
- Experience supporting metadata, data quality, lineage, and governance processes
- Solid knowledge of records management and data retention principles
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data issues and recommend solutions
- Proven experience working with business stakeholders, data stewards, and control functions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to educate, influence, and drive adoption of governance practices
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR)
- Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra or similar platforms)
- Exposure to data classification, retention schedules, legal holds, and disposition processes
- Awareness of emerging AI capabilities in data governance
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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