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# Head of Operations - NTAM Technology

- **Company:** Northern Trust
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, DevOps, Secure Coding, Trade Promotion Management, ReactJS, Snowflake, Cloud Migration, Microservices
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/head-of-operations-ntam-technology-chicago-il-usa-58900068

## About the Role

across leaders * Lead global engineering, architecture, DevOps, quality, and software delivery teams * Foster accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning * Oversee a complex portfolio ensuring governance, financial accountability, and risk management * Ensure risk controls and regulatory standards are integrated across the portfolio * Manage investment opportunities, budgets, and outcome-based measures * Champion data, analytics, and scalable AI capabilities across functions * Advance DevOps, secure development, and modern delivery methodologies Tasks * 15+ years of leadership in enterprise-scale technology in financial services * 7+ years of global people leadership * Hands-on experience with investment operations lifecycle (trade management, portfolio accounting, performance measurement, regulatory and client reporting) * Experience with two or more platforms: Eagle, BlackRock Aladdin, Sylvan, State Street FundConnect, Kurtosys, Snowflake * Proven track record a
Ensure digital strategy and transformation * Experience building cloud-native green-field apps (Azure preferred) using open architecture (React, Java microservices) * Experience engaging with senior executives, regulators, and risk committees * Deep knowledge of asset management and financial services regulatory landscape * Ability to scale AI and advanced technologies in investment business * Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence Key requirements * comprehensive benefits package including retirement and pension * health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability) * paid time off and parental/caregiver leave * life and accident insurance * voluntary and well-being benefits * discretionary bonus program with potential equity component

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will define and execute the technology strategy for NTAM Operations Technology, aligning platforms with business growth and regulatory needs. You'll partner with senior leaders to deliver scalable, modern solutions, driving AI adoption, cloud and automation to improve client service and efficiency. You will build and lead global engineering teams, shaping the roadmap and governance for a diverse portfolio. This position offers impact across onboarding, reporting, and client servicing, with a direct link to business outcomes and risk management. Compensation / Benefits * Define multi-year technology strategies, investment priorities, and capability roadmaps * Lead modernization and transformation of core platforms for onboarding, reporting, and regulatory needs * Drive modernization, automation, cloud adoption, SaaS platforms, and AI to improve scalability and client service * Serve as trusted advisor to senior business, operations, product, and technology leaders * Lead global engineering, architecture, DevOps, quality, and software delivery teams * Foster accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning * Oversee a complex portfolio ensuring governance, financial accountability, and risk management * Ensure risk controls and regulatory standards are integrated across the portfolio * Manage investment opportunities, budgets, and outcome-based measures * Champion data, analytics, and scalable AI capabilities across functions * Advance DevOps, secure development, and modern delivery methodologies Tasks * 15+ years of leadership in enterprise-scale technology in financial services * 7+ years of global people leadership * Hands-on experience with investment operations lifecycle (trade management, portfolio accounting, performance measurement, regulatory and client reporting) * Experience with two or more platforms: Eagle, BlackRock Aladdin, Sylvan, State Street FundConnect, Kurtosys, Snowflake * Proven track record leading digital strategy and transformation * Experience building cloud-native green-field apps (Azure preferred) using open architecture (React, Java microservices) * Experience engaging with senior executives, regulators, and risk committees * Deep knowledge of asset management and financial services regulatory landscape * Ability to scale AI and advanced technologies in investment business * Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence Key requirements * comprehensive benefits package including retirement and pension * health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability) * paid time off and parental/caregiver leave * life and accident insurance * voluntary and well-being benefits * discretionary bonus program with potential equity component


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