Senior Business Management Analyst

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Business Management Analyst improves business operations through analysis, automation, reporting, and process improvement. The role partners across functions to streamline workflows, enhance business insights, strengthen governance, and develop scalable solutions that support efficient, informed decision-making.

The position analyzes processes, workflows, and reporting; designs automation solutions; and develops insights for financial performance, workforce planning, sales, and operational metrics. It translates business requirements into practical reporting, workflow, and automation solutions while partnering with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Business Management. The role also supports governance activities, documentation, analytical and project work, and ad hoc requests aligned with business priorities.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in business analysis, business management, operations, process improvement, reporting, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with business data, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Experience with Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, or similar technologies.
• Demonstrated success streamlining or automating business processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaborate across teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to documentation and governance standards.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processes, workflows, and reporting to identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and stronger controls.
• Design and implement automation solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Develop reporting and insights for financial performance, workforce planning, sales, and operational metrics.
• Translate business requirements into practical reporting, workflow, and automation solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Business Management to develop scalable solutions.
• Improve governance while maintaining appropriate controls, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Create and maintain process, reporting, and workflow documentation.
• Provide coverage for recurring governance activities, including Regional Fee Review.
• Deliver analytical, project, and ad hoc support aligned with business priorities.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits, including 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.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
• Flexible and collaborative work culture.
• Movement within the organization is encouraged, and senior leaders are accessible.

What This Job Offers

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