Senior Data Analyst, Operational Data

The Senior Data Analyst sits with Northern Trust’s Asset Management COO organization as a strategic member and trusted partner across Product Management, Investments, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Technology, and Data Governance, contributing initiatives that support business growth and the success of investment products to support development efforts and support scalability of new products. The position participates in cross-functional efforts related to product launches, operational readiness, client reporting enhancements, and go-to-market execution while providing subject matter expertise in asset management products, client data, and investment operations. Responsibilities include translating complex concepts into actionable insights and executive-level communications, improving client experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and data quality, and ensuring accurate, consistent messaging for clients and prospects., * Coordinate business product development and design efforts with information technology solutions in order to meet business partner and client market data needs. Provide business unit partners with ongoing systems guidance; act as a troubleshooter.

• Lead initiatives related to improving data quality in the core NTGI platforms. Work closely with portfolio management, risk and compliance and technology partners to gather and prepare data related business requirements used to implement improvements / solutions.
• Provide project support and planning: develops test plans and user acceptance testing criteria.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on techniques, practices or technologies that would enhance data related business needs.
• Communicate with internal business areas, outside vendors and consultants regarding automation needs.
• Keep abreast of new and existing bank products / services and market trends in order to meet data related business unit and client needs.

• Knowledge of business functions and processes usually obtained through related work experience in the following areas: financial operations, portfolio and project management.
• General knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the technology field.
• Creative thinker with excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Goal oriented team player willing to work with a global group of professionals across NTGI and Northern Trust as a whole.

Necessary Experience and Education

• 6 plus years of relevant experience in the financial services/asset management industries and/or financial project management experience.

$74,700 - 126,900 USD

Salary 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.

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., 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.