Practice Lead, Analytics and Insights

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. Job Summary  Responsible for managing multiple functions within Analytics & Insights, providing leadership and guidance to subordinate managers. Accountable for the execution of strategic business initiatives, operating model effectiveness, governance, client change management, reporting strategy, and productivity programs supporting Performance and Front Office Solutions services.  As a member of the A&I Senior Leadership Team, participates in developing strategic plans for the business unit and establishes goals and priorities aligned with organizational objectives. Ensures resources are available to accomplish priorities, manages departmental budgets and staffing decisions, and is accountable for performance management and career development within the function.  Directly provides input leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee engagement, teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, and innovation.  Major Duties  Ensure business partners and clients are fully supported on a day-to-day operational and strategic level, with requirements, issues, and opportunities are addressed effectively.  Contribute and execute the planning, prioritization, and execution of initiatives, business improvement programs, and change across Analytics & Insights.  Ensure business, projects and initiatives are appropriately resourced and managed through close partnership with stakeholders.  Responsible for managing multiple units or functions through the direct management of managers and senior individual contributors.  Lead the execution of reporting, analytics, governance, productivity, automation, and operating model initiatives designed to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability.  Establish governance frameworks, management reporting, performance metrics, and oversight processes to support global business objectives and executive decision-making.  Focus on execution of the strategic direction of business function activities, ensuring successful delivery of business priorities and measurable outcomes.  Carry out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines, global stakeholders, competing priorities, and ambiguous business challenges.