Lead, Client Delivery Asset Servicing Data Engineering and Technology

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.  

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Asset Servicing Technology – Lead Client Delivery, Data Engineering and Technology

Job Description:

Asset Servicing Technology is consolidating a group of data engineering teams and is seeking a Lead - Client Delivery, for our Data Engineering and Technology team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in client-facing roles, a deep understanding of finance, and financial engineering expertise with a proven track record of facing-off against clients within our industry. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on technologist with a proven track record of executing complex projects for hedge funds to lead and innovate within our organization as a senior member of a hybrid technology team.

Major Duties:

• Risk and Compliance Delivery
• Data Engineering and Design
• Management of data engineers
• Client Engagement: Act as a main point of contact for our clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and assisting in driving discovery. Understand client needs and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Project Execution: Participate and orchestrate the design, development, and implementation of complex data engineering and technology projects. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on technical expertise in Python, SQL, Bash/Shell, and front-end languages. Oversee the development of productionized applications aimed at enhancing process efficiency for both business partners and clients, internal and external.
• Financial Acumen: Leverage a deep understanding of finance and financial engineering to inform project strategies and deliver solutions that align with client objectives.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of talented professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide guidance and support to drive team performance and professional growth.

Experience:

Over 10 years of experience in the finance industry, with a strong emphasis on client-facing roles and financial engineering.

• Proven track record of executing complex projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of their unique challenges and requirements as well as a command of the subject matter.
• Expertise in Python, SQL, Bash/Shell, cloud, multiple dbms systems and front-end languages, with a history of building productionized applications.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Salary Range:

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.

Working with Us: 

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater 

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

 
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.