Associate Account Manager, GFO

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily processing of client directed transactions via multiple workflow systems.
• Serves as liaison between client servicing and operations as it relates to cash and trade processing.
• Maintains documented procedures for processing client accounts.
• Completes daily maintenance to client accounts as directed by the client servicing team partners.
• Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to managers/experts.
• Works effectively as a team member but also independently.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving problems within established guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of the core aspects of the job.
• Working towards becoming proficient in all areas of the job.
• Completes administrative functions/special projects as needed or requested.

Requirements

• A College or University degree and/or 1-5 relevant experience in trust/banking operations experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of trust/banking products and services usually acquired through related work experience is required.
• Organizational and time management skills are necessary in order to monitor consistent flow of requests in a daily deadline, time-critical environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Problem solving and analytical skills are needed to resolve client inquiries.

Benefits

• 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.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.