Consultant, Banking & Liquidity

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Consultant, Banking & Liquidity facilitates client fund movements, wire transfers, cheque issuance, and trade postings in accordance with defined procedures. The role supports audit document preparation for global accounts and identifies discrepancies against standard instructions. It also participates in projects for the broader Cash Operations team and handles complex activities with significant financial, client, or internal business impact.

The position serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to more junior employees, applies technical expertise and broader cross-functional knowledge, and produces work requiring less revision. The Consultant is expected to facilitate discussions and help reach decisions. The role follows a hybrid working model, splitting time between the office and working from home.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• A college or university degree and/or some relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and basic terminology related to custody services.
• A related industry qualification or being in progress toward one.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate electronic movements of funds, wire transfers, cheque issuance, and trade postings on behalf of clients within defined procedures.
• Assist with preparing audit documents for global accounts and identify discrepancies against standard instructions.
• Participate in projects for the broader Cash Operations team.
• Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor more junior employees.
• Facilitate discussions and help reach decisions.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) and pension.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• A discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed