Chief Data Officer, Corporate Groups

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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. The Chief Data Officer, Corporate Groups, is a strategic leadership role reporting to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer. This role serves corporate group function clients to advance data management, governance, privacy, and quality initiatives. The objective is to ensure compliance, usability, and accuracy of data to support data products and business outcomes.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of data governance, data quality, and financial industry practices.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills to define goals, allocate resources, and develop staff capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited direction.
• College or University degree required; relevant data governance and quality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data Governance Leadership Lead the development and execution of data strategy for corporate groups.
• Oversee the data management lifecycle, ensuring data quality, reliability, and accessibility.
• Drive innovation in data analytics and business intelligence to support strategic objectives.
• Data Governance & Policy Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to data management.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of data policies, standards, and procedures.
• Data Privacy & Security Develop and implement data privacy strategies, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to minimize data-related risks and ensure secure data sharing.
• Integrate data privacy and security requirements into all data management and analytics solutions.
• Risk Management & Compliance Partner with risk and compliance teams to identify, assess, and mitigate data-related risks.
• Ensure data governance practices support regulatory compliance and risk management objectives.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and update data policies and standards accordingly.
• Provide oversight and guidance on data privacy, protection, and ethical use of data.
• Lead efforts to educate stakeholders on data governance, privacy, and compliance best practices.
• Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Engagement Provide governance and oversight for data product development, analytics, and marketplace operations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executive leadership, business units, risk, compliance, and technical teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in data strategy and management.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees