Northern Trust

Financial Services

Consultant:TreasuryCOOStrategy&Execution

$115–195k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
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The Brief

“Consultant: Treasury COO – Strategy & Execution at Northern Trust. Skills: Strategy & Execution, Treasury COO, Program Leadership, Data-driven Insights. Own end-to-end delivery of initiatives. Partner with IT, Operations, Risk/Compliance”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality outcomes; Timely outcomes

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical rigor; Problem-solving; Data-driven insights; Issue resolution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years experience, Manage multiple priorities, Organize complex workstreams, Deliver in dynamic environment, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Data-driven approach, Influence stakeholders, Drive alignment across functions, Operate independently, Sound judgment

Nice to Have

Treasury experience, Liquidity experience, Markets experience, Finance COO experience, Regulatory initiatives exposure, Control initiatives exposure, Transformation initiatives exposure, Data governance familiarity, Controls familiarity, Audit processes familiarity

What You'll Do.

Own end-to-end delivery of initiatives

Shape approach and define success measures

Structure workstreams and execution plans

Ensure alignment to priorities

Establish and maintain program tracking

Maintain governance routines

Drive mitigation strategies

Execute with autonomy

Make informed decisions

Make trade-offs aligned to business priorities

Manage competing demands

Focus on timely outcomes

Focus on high-quality outcomes

Take accountability for end results

Drive resolution of complex issues

Remove execution barriers

Lead structured analyses

Support strategic decision-making

Support operational decision-making

Translate complex data into insights

Translate complex data into recommendations

Develop reporting frameworks

Drive improvements in data quality

Drive improvements in analytical processes

Challenge assumptions

Shape decision-making through insights

Build partnerships across Finance

Build partnerships across Treasury

Build partnerships across Risk

Build partnerships across IT

Build partnerships across Operations

Drive alignment on objectives

Drive alignment on approach

Drive alignment on outcomes

Lead communication efforts

Prepare materials for governance forums

Present materials for senior stakeholders

Drive adherence to risk practices

Drive adherence to control practices

Drive adherence to governance practices

Identify opportunities for enhancement

Own tracking of audit actions

Own resolution of audit actions

Own tracking of regulatory deliverables

Own resolution of regulatory deliverables

Lead development of process documentation

Lead standardization of process documentation

Lead development of reporting artifacts

Lead standardization of reporting artifacts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering with IT, Operations, Risk/Compliance; Cross-functional initiatives; Stakeholder engagement; Drive alignment across functions

Communication Scope

Prepare presentations; Present materials

Process & Methodology

Program leadership, Execution plans, Roadmaps, Governance routines, Risk identification, Mitigation strategies

Full Job Description

**_About Northern Trust:_** Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. This role plays a lead role in the Finance / Treasury COO function, 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. **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. **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, mult

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