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About this Sr Consultant, Business Analysis role at Northern Trust

Northern Trust · Onsite · Chicago, IL

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.



Working Model: Hybrid

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Leads complex data analysis efforts across multiple sources to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
2. Partners with stakeholders to define business needs, frame problem statements, and translate objectives into analytical workstreams and deliverables.
3. Designs and improves reports, models, templates, dashboards, and business analysis tools that support decision-making and operational effectiveness.
4. Evaluates current processes, workflows, controls, and service models to identify opportunities for integration, simplification, and improvement.
5. Develops recommendations for solving complex business problems by weighing tradeoffs, impacts, dependencies, and implementation considerations.
6. Leads smaller projects or components of larger initiatives, coordinating milestones, stakeholder inputs, data requirements, and communication plans.
7. Monitors progress, results, and business outcomes for assigned workstreams and communicates insights, risks, and recommendations to management.
8. Supports change initiatives by helping define future-state processes, testing requirements, and readiness activities tied to business solutions.
9. Acts as a functional resource to colleagues by sharing analytical approaches, review methods, and best practices in business problem-solving.
10. Ensures deliverables are timely, accurate, well-documented, and aligned with business priorities, policies, and quality expectations.
11. Performs all duties according to established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of business analysis principles and practices within own discipline, with basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate multiple sources of business data and information to solve complex problems and make sound judgments.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply best practices and identify opportunities to improve processes, services, or workflows.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate with peers and functional management.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and collaborate to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrated judgment, adaptability, and ability to work independently in less defined situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant systems or tools used within the function.

-#LI-Hybrid

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
-Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline required; advanced degree preferred. -5+ years of relevant experience in a related role or function required.

Salary Range:

$83,100 - 141,300 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.


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.


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How this Consultant salary compares

This role pays $112,200/yr — in line with the typical range for Consultant roles.

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About Northern Trust

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. Canada EEO STATEMENT Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity

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