Product Associate Jobs in Illinois
Product Associate jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in financial services, health technology, and enterprise software, sectors where Illinois maintains a strong national footprint. Chicago anchors the majority of hiring, with additional openings in Deerfield and Schaumburg, where large companies such as Walgreens Boots Alliance, Motorola Solutions, and Discover Financial Services maintain long-running product organizations. The most in-demand specialties across Illinois postings are product analytics, go-to-market operations, and cross-functional product support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
About Global Family Office:
The Global Family & Private Investment Offices team (“GFO”) is a sales and client servicing group, within the Wealth Management division, specifically dedicated to supporting ultra-high net worth individuals and families (>$200m of investable assets), their charities and foundations. Given their wealth, these families act like institutions but require a personal and high touch approach, as well as the highest level of discretion. Our families wealth is mixed in nature with some being multi-generational inherited wealth and some being new entrepreneurial wealth. With the diversity of their investments, they often take a broad range of products and services from Northern Trust including asset servicing (custody), fiduciary, fund administration, investment management and banking/credit.
Job Description Summary:
Associate Product Managers are critical team members to ensuring smooth, optimized, and successful execution of new product features and enhancements. Associate Product Managers work closely with the Domain’s Product Manager, Engineering Manager and Scrum Teams as well as the Head of Product Management and GFO Business partners. Associate Product Managers are responsible for supporting their Domain’s features across the entire product development lifecycle – from product discovery & design, to story writing and working with engineering teams to conduct agile delivery, to release communication and management, to following up on product performance and maintenance.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of Product Management principles, Agile methodologies, and the product development lifecycle.
- Ability to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs in a fast-paced Agile environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, technology teams, and cross-functional partners.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering valuable product outcomes.
- Experience supporting product delivery, testing, release readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar product management tools.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services, wealth management, or digital product delivery.
- Familiarity with SAFe practices and Product Management frameworks.
- Experience leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity and product delivery.
Salary Range:
$80,800 - 133,400 USDSalary 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.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
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.
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.
About Global Family Office:
The Global Family & Private Investment Offices team (“GFO”) is a sales and client servicing group, within the Wealth Management division, specifically dedicated to supporting ultra-high net worth individuals and families (>$200m of investable assets), their charities and foundations. Given their wealth, these families act like institutions but require a personal and high touch approach, as well as the highest level of discretion. Our families wealth is mixed in nature with some being multi-generational inherited wealth and some being new entrepreneurial wealth. With the diversity of their investments, they often take a broad range of products and services from Northern Trust including asset servicing (custody), fiduciary, fund administration, investment management and banking/credit.
Job Description Summary:
Associate Product Managers are critical team members to ensuring smooth, optimized, and successful execution of new product features and enhancements. Associate Product Managers work closely with the Domain’s Product Manager, Engineering Manager and Scrum Teams as well as the Head of Product Management and GFO Business partners. Associate Product Managers are responsible for supporting their Domain’s features across the entire product development lifecycle – from product discovery & design, to story writing and working with engineering teams to conduct agile delivery, to release communication and management, to following up on product performance and maintenance.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of Product Management principles, Agile methodologies, and the product development lifecycle.
- Ability to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs in a fast-paced Agile environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, technology teams, and cross-functional partners.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering valuable product outcomes.
- Experience supporting product delivery, testing, release readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar product management tools.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services, wealth management, or digital product delivery.
- Familiarity with SAFe practices and Product Management frameworks.
- Experience leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity and product delivery.
Salary Range:
$80,800 - 133,400 USDSalary 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.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
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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Product Associate Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Law & Legal Services
- Chemicals & Materials
- Mining & Natural Resources
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product associate jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field required
- One to three years of experience supporting product development or product management teams
- Proficiency with project tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Asana
- Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, SQL, or product analytics platforms
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate across engineering, design, and marketing stakeholders
- Familiarity with agile or scrum methodologies in a product development environment
Product Associate Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product associate in Illinois?
Product associate roles in Illinois require no state-issued license or registration. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, information systems, or a related field, followed by internship or entry-level experience in a product or operations function. Candidates who build familiarity with agile workflows, product analytics tools, and cross-functional coordination tend to move through the Illinois hiring process fastest, particularly in Chicago's financial services and technology sectors.
Which companies hire product associates in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring product associates in Illinois include Capital One, JPMorganChase, and Cintas, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's deep base of financial services, healthcare technology, and enterprise software firms means product associate demand remains broad across both corporate headquarters and regional offices.
Which Illinois cities have the most product associate jobs?
Chicago, Lisle, and Northbrook have the most product associate openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of fintech, insurance, and enterprise software companies, while suburban hubs like Deerfield and Schaumburg generate steady openings tied to the large corporate campuses headquartered there, including Walgreens Boots Alliance and Motorola Solutions.
Are there remote product associate jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many roles, since product associate work is largely analytical, communicative, and conducted through digital tools rather than on a physical site. About 67% of product associate openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of the work. The portions of the role most likely to stay fully remote are product analytics, documentation, and stakeholder reporting.
How can I get hired as a product associate in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a business or operations internship at one of Illinois's large corporate employers, where rotational or associate programs at companies like Discover Financial Services, Walgreens Boots Alliance, or mid-size Chicago fintech firms regularly place new graduates into product support functions. Lateral moves from roles such as business analyst, project coordinator, or customer success associate are also common. Building a portfolio that demonstrates product thinking, such as a case study or a feature spec, gives candidates a meaningful edge when competing for junior openings.
Where can I find and apply to product associate jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to product associate jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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