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.

Role/Department:

The Senior Business Management Analyst supports business management activities through analysis, process improvement, reporting, governance support, and automation. The role partners with business management and functional teams to improve operational efficiency, enhance reporting capabilities, automate manual processes, and provide analysis that supports business decision-making. The position also provides support and coverage for key governance activities, including Regional Fee Review.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Analyzing business processes, workflows, and reporting to identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and enhanced controls.
• Designing and implementing automation solutions that improve efficiency and support business management activities.
• Developing reporting and analytical insights across financial performance, workforce planning, sales, and operational metrics.
• Translating business requirements into practical reporting, workflow, and automation solutions.
• Partnering with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Operations, and Business Management functions to develop scalable solutions that support business needs.
• Enhancing governance processes while ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, and audit requirements are maintained.
• Creating and maintaining process, reporting, and workflow documentation.
• Supporting and providing backup coverage for recurring governance activities, including Regional Fee Review.
• Delivering analytical, project, and ad hoc support aligned to strategic business priorities.
  
  

Skills/Qualifications
The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Experience in business analysis, business management, operations, process improvement, reporting, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical solutions to business challenges.
• Advanced Excel capability and experience working with business data, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Experience with automation and reporting tools such as Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated experience improving, streamlining, or automating business processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation and governance standards.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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.