Sr Consultant, Business Analysis

Northern Trust•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Consultant in Business Analysis to lead complex data analysis and support business decision-making, operational effectiveness, and change initiatives. The role partners with stakeholders to define business needs, turn objectives into analytical work, evaluate processes and service models, and develop recommendations for complex business problems. It also leads smaller projects or components of larger initiatives, tracks outcomes, communicates risks and recommendations to management, and serves as a functional resource to colleagues. The position follows a hybrid working model, with time divided between the office and home. The successful candidate will bring in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of business analysis, strong analytical and problem-solving ability, sound judgment, and effective communication and collaboration skills. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and at least five years of relevant experience are required; an advanced degree is preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in a related role or function.
In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of business analysis principles and practices within the candidate’s discipline, with basic knowledge of related disciplines.
Ability to analyze and evaluate multiple sources of business data and information to solve complex problems and make sound judgments.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to apply best practices and identify opportunities to improve processes, services, or workflows.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including communication with peers and functional management.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and collaborate toward shared objectives.
Demonstrated judgment, adaptability, and ability to work independently in less-defined situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and other relevant systems or tools used within the function.
Authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead complex data analysis across multiple sources to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
Partner with stakeholders to define business needs, frame problem statements, and translate objectives into analytical workstreams and deliverables.
Design and improve reports, models, templates, dashboards, and business analysis tools that support decision-making and operational effectiveness.
Evaluate processes, workflows, controls, and service models to identify opportunities for integration, simplification, and improvement.
Develop recommendations for complex business problems, considering tradeoffs, impacts, dependencies, and implementation considerations.
Lead smaller projects or components of larger initiatives, coordinating milestones, stakeholder inputs, data requirements, and communication plans.
Monitor progress, results, and business outcomes for assigned workstreams and communicate insights, risks, and recommendations to management.
Support change initiatives by helping define future-state processes, testing requirements, and readiness activities tied to business solutions.
Share analytical approaches, review methods, and business problem-solving best practices with colleagues as a functional resource.
Ensure deliverables are timely, accurate, well-documented, and aligned with business priorities, policies, and quality expectations.
Perform duties according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and pension.
Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability coverage.
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.
Opportunities for movement within the organization.
Inclusive workplace and community service and philanthropy opportunities.