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.
Major Duties
- Perform daily reconciliation of transactions and positions across equities, corporate bonds, CMOs, TBAs, pools, bank loans, and private securities.
- Analyze and resolve security and cash position differences identified through the reconciliation process.
- Coordinate break resolution between clients, internal operations teams, and custodian banks.
- Manage the handoff between India and Chicago reconciliation teams and follow up on outstanding issues.
- Partner with the Implementation team to ensure seamless onboarding and setup of new client accounts.
- Perform daily reviews of reconciliations and execute required controls.
- Support projects focused on increasing operational efficiency and strengthening the control environment.
- Operate independently with in-depth knowledge of the business, function, and related processes.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing in-depth technical guidance, consultation, and leadership to team members and business partners.
- Lead activities that are broad in scope, cross-functional, and technically complex.
- Balance high-level operational execution with the development and execution of strategic business priorities.
- Support the development, implementation, and administration of programs and initiatives within the functional area.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- In-depth functional and industry knowledge.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly flexible and adaptable to changing business priorities.
- Strong technical and systems knowledge, including experience with platforms such as PeopleSoft.
- Ability to work independently while effectively partnering across teams and functions.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on controls, accuracy, and risk management.
- College or university degree and/or relevant professional experience preferred.
- Relevant industry qualification, such as ACCA, preferred.
- Experience with securities reconciliation, cash and position breaks, and operational controls preferred.
- Experience working across multiple teams, locations, and business functions is beneficial.
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Salary Range:
$83,100 - 141,300 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
- College or university degree and/or relevant professional experience
- Relevant industry qualification, such as ACCA
- Experience with securities reconciliation, cash and position breaks, and operational controls
- Experience working across multiple teams, locations, and business functions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- In-depth functional and industry knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong technical and systems knowledge, including PeopleSoft experience
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams and functions
- Strong attention to detail with focus on controls, accuracy, and risk management
- Authorization to work in the United States without employment-based visa sponsorship
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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