Assoc Consultant

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. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Completes assigned deliverables with little day-to-day management by applying established procedures, tools, and guidelines to routine and moderately varied assignments. Works with more senior staff when supporting complex issues, larger clients, accounts, projects, analyses, or internal relationships within Securities Services. Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information using standard practices to make sound judgments and resolve standard problems. Builds and maintains transactional working relationships with peers in the function and immediate supervisor, with some exposure to senior staff. Provides updates, asks questions, and exchanges factual or technical information with colleagues, stakeholders, clients, or customers as appropriate. Works within standardized procedures, practices, and functional policies to meet objectives, quality expectations, and deadlines. Applies knowledge of the team’s work, related business processes, and Securities Services activities to support efficient execution of assigned responsibilities and day-to-day priorities. May mentor or provide informal guidance to more junior staff on routine tasks, processes, or tools. Remains accountable for own contributions and the timely, accurate completion of assigned work. Performs all duties according to established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, procedures, and systems within the job discipline Ability to use existing procedures and standard practices to solve routine problems and make sound judgments Understanding of how own work supports team objectives and how related teams coordinate efforts to achieve results Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, timely, and consistent work within established deadlines Effective written and verbal communication skills for exchanging factual or technical information with peers, supervisors, and other stakeholders Ability to build transactional working relationships and collaborate effectively with peers in the function and immediate supervisor