Strategy Lead Jobs in Chicago, IL

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.

Lead, Wealth Management Business Strategy

OH: R157139

This role will report to the Head of Strategy, Wealth Management and support strategic growth agenda of the business with analytics, executive facing presentations, competitive research, etc.

It requires strong structuring and analytical skills, fluency in power point and excel, ability to build and manage relationships with multiple internal stakeholders and deliver high quality output on condensed timeline. Consulting experience in financial services with a leading professional services firm or internal strategy work with a banking institution strongly preferred.

Select responsibilities include:

• Drive key strategic analyses and projects working across senior management team and cross-functional partners. Design recommendations around growth strategy, business and operating model changes.
• Assess competitive positioning and analyze broader economic and technological trends and outlooks for potential implications for the wealth management industry
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, finance, marketing, and product development. Manage and maintain key relationships with internal subject matter experts/partners
• Stay closely involved with daily performance management at the business unit level
• Support participation in the annual Board of Directors Strategic Planning Review
• Analyze potential partnership and/or acquisition opportunities, assessing structures, risks and return potential
• Create and deliver high quality presentations to senior executives

Knowledge:

• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Extensive quantitative analysis skills
• Ability to influence people across levels and functions
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity
• Self-starter
• Is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

Experience:

• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required, MBA preferred
• Experience in strategy consulting or comparable analytical field
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and tight turnarounds
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, interface with senior leadership
• Experience in wealth management or broader financial services preferred

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).

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.

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.