Northern Trust
Consultant - Treasury COO Initiatives

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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 Overview
This role plays a lead role in the Finance / Treasury COO function, embedding Treasury considerations into the change lifecycle, owning the delivery of complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives while strengthening governance practices and enabling data-driven decision-making. The position is suited for an experienced professional who can independently manage multiple priorities, apply analytical rigor, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment, influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Control
- Drive proactive Treasury and Finance engagement in enterprise change, partnering across IT, Operations, and Risk to embed Treasury perspectives early, influence decisions, and mitigate downstream impacts while aligning to funding, liquidity, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive adherence to risk, control, and governance practices, identifying opportunities for enhancement.
- Own tracking and resolution of audit actions and regulatory deliverables.
- Lead development and standardization of process documentation and reporting artifacts.
Strategic Execution & Program Leadership
- Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Treasury/Finance partnering with IT, Operations, Risk/Compliance and other related groups including shaping approach and defining success measures.
- Structure workstreams and execution plans, ensuring alignment to priorities, timelines, and dependencies.
- Establish and maintain program tracking, roadmaps, and governance routines.
- Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation strategies in partnership with stakeholders.
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Delivery & Ownership
- Execute with a high degree of autonomy, making informed decisions and trade-offs aligned to business priorities.
- Manage competing demands with clear prioritization and focus on timely, high-quality outcomes.
- Take accountability for end results, driving resolution of complex issues and removing execution barriers.
Analysis & Decision Support
- Lead structured, multi-dimensional analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
- Develop reporting frameworks across cost, performance, and operational metrics.
- Identify trends and drive improvements in data quality and analytical processes.
- Challenge assumptions and shape decision-making through data-driven insights.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain effective partnerships across Finance, Treasury, Risk, IT, and Operations.
- Drive alignment on objectives, approach, and outcomes across stakeholders.
- Lead communication and change efforts to support initiative execution.
- Prepare and present materials that inform and enable discussion in governance forums and senior stakeholder settings.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in business analysis, consulting, or Finance / Treasury environments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, organize and oversee complex workstreams, and deliver in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently with sound judgment.
- Preferred experience in Treasury, Liquidity, Markets, or Finance COO functions.
- Preferred exposure to regulatory, control, or transformation initiatives.
- Preferred familiarity with data governance, controls, or audit processes.


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Core Competencies
- Execution & Prioritization
- Analytical Rigor
- Ownership & Accountability
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Verbal & Written Communication
Work Authorization
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale-up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer-sponsored visa categories.
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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
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