Consultant: Treasury COO – Strategy & Execution

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

1d • $114,700 - $194,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in business analysis, consulting, or Finance / Treasury environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, organize and oversee complex workstreams, and deliver in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with sound judgment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in Treasury, Liquidity, Markets, or Finance COO functions.
• Preferred exposure to regulatory, control, or transformation initiatives.
• Preferred familiarity with data governance, controls, or audit processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Lead structured, multi-dimensional analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop reporting frameworks across cost, performance, and operational metrics.
• Identify trends and drive improvements in data quality and analytical processes.
• Challenge assumptions and shape decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships across Finance, Treasury, Risk, IT, and Operations.
• Drive alignment on objectives, approach, and outcomes across stakeholders.
• Lead communication and change efforts to support initiative execution.
• Prepare and present materials that inform and enable discussion in governance forums and senior stakeholder settings.
• Drive adherence to risk, control, and governance practices, identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Own tracking and resolution of audit actions and regulatory deliverables.
• Lead development and standardization of process documentation and reporting artifacts.

Benefits

• 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
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

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