Consultant, Global FX Operations

Northern Trust•Chicago, IL

41d•Hybrid

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. The Global FX and Treasury Operations team are seeking a self-starting Global FX Operations Consultant to join our back-office team and support our FX trading activities. You'll be the bridge between traders and operations, ensuring smooth execution and efficiency. In this role, you'll be a key player in optimizing our FX operations and driving efficiency. Working Model: Hybrid We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Requirements

Seasoned professional with 5+ years of experience in capital markets operations
Strong understanding of FX products, trade lifecycles, and settlement procedures is preferred
Working knowledge of the Murex application (MX.3) is preferred
Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for identifying trends
Proficiency in Excel; coding experience a plus
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively
Project Management and Business Analysis experience preferred

Responsibilities

Enhance FX operations through process improvement projects
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions
Act as a subject matter expert on FX products, instruments, and settlements
Collaborate with others to resolve operational issues and ensure seamless trade execution
Analyze operational data to identify trends and proactively address potential issues
Carrying out relatively complex, extensive, high-profile activities e.g. direct interaction with internal/external clients and more senior management
Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day queries and serves as a liaison to related areas
May lead projects and/or train lower-level staff
Focuses on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function, building towards becoming an area expert

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.

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