Jobs at Northern Trust

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Northern Trust, a global financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, has expanded its tech footprint by building secure, data‑centric platforms for wealth management, asset servicing, and banking. The company is recognized for pioneering cloud migration, AI‑driven risk analytics, and a robust cybersecurity posture that protects millions of client accounts.

Tech talent at Northern Trust fills roles ranging from full‑stack software engineers and data scientists to cloud architects, security analysts, and DevOps specialists. Candidates can expect a collaborative environment that prioritizes secure coding practices, rigorous code reviews, and continuous learning through internal tech talks and sponsorships for industry certifications.

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Account Executive

Company: Trust Keith

Location: UK

Posted May 16, 2024

The company is a high-performing tech scale-up offering a Data Protection-as-a-Service solution. They are seeking a sales professional with 3 years of experience, 1-2 years closing £20k+ ACV deals, and an SDR background. The role involves selling to SMBs, managing the full sales cycle, and working closely with the Head of Revenue. The company values brave, diligent, empathetic, and quirky individuals, offering a competitive package, flexible work environment, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Senior Software Engineer, Leather

Company: Trust Machines

Location: Remote

Posted May 17, 2024

Trust Machines, a company focused on expanding the Bitcoin economy, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Leather wallet team. The role involves building reliable services, improving developer tooling, and collaborating on a monorepo. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of consumer software experience, proficiency in Typescript, understanding of cryptographic concepts, and experience with high-availability APIs. The company offers a competitive salary, company equity, flexible vacation policy, and opportunities for professional growth.

Application Sysadmin

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 12, 2024

Northern Trust, a reputable financial institution since 1889, is seeking an Application Sysadmin for its Corporate Services App Sysadmin team. The role involves supporting analytics, data warehousing, and risk/compliance applications in the financial domain. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 6 years in IT. Key skills include Linux Red Hat Administration, Microsoft Server Administration, Docker/Kubernetes, Oracle Database administration, Azure Cloud computing, and scripting knowledge. The role offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in a flexible work culture.

UI Engineer, Leather

Company: Trust Machines

Location: Remote

Posted May 17, 2024

Trust Machines, a company focused on expanding the Bitcoin economy, is seeking a UI Engineer to join their wallet team. The role involves creating user-friendly experiences for their Web Extension and mobile app, contributing to their design system, and collaborating with the design team. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of consumer software experience, a startup mindset, and proficiency in Typescript and modern web frontend frameworks. The company offers a competitive salary, company equity, flexible vacation policy, and opportunities for professional growth.

Fintech Lead Engineer

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 12, 2024

Northern Trust, a globally recognized financial institution since 1889, is seeking a Fintech lead engineer for its Technology Development Centre in Chicago. The role involves working on strategic cash programs, delivering user stories, and maintaining high standards of knowledge documentation. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in application development and maintenance in distributed technologies, C/C++, Shell Scripting, Java on Linux, and a strong understanding of messaging middleware and SWIFT's financial messaging protocols. The position requires excellent communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work with vendors and support staff. Northern Trust offers a flexible and collaborative work culture, committed to assisting communities and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Senior Account Executive

Company: Trust Keith

Location: UK

Posted May 17, 2024

The company is a high-performing tech scale-up offering a Data Protection-as-a-Service solution. They are seeking a sales professional with 5 years of experience, 3 years closing £30k+ ACV deals, and an SDR background. The role involves selling to SMBs, managing the full sales cycle, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The company values bravery, diligence, empathy, a growth mindset, and quirkiness. Benefits include a competitive package, flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Principal Database Engineer (DB2)

Company: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Location: Greater NYC Area

Posted May 12, 2024

DTCC is offering a Principal Database Engineer position with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work model. The role involves managing DTCC's public and private cloud databases, working with the Mainframe DB2 team, and ensuring data integrity and security. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with DB2 for z/OS, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Lead Software Engineer - Java Full Stack Developer

Company: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted May 12, 2024

DTCC is offering a Java Full Stack Developer position with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work model. The role involves providing technical expertise, coordinating deliverables, and contributing to system design. Key responsibilities include technology expertise, platform management, requirements elaboration, data modeling, system performance, security, standards, documentation, and managing team performance. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of Java/J2EE development experience, strong frontend experience with Angular, and familiarity with NodeJS, NPM, and various UI frameworks. Experience with CI/CD technologies, containers, and Agile methodology is also required. DTCC values diversity and provides equal opportunity employment.

Application Support Engineer

Company: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Location: Tampa Bay, FL

Posted May 18, 2024

DTCC offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work model. The role involves supporting internal finance applications, expanding knowledge base, collaborating with teams, and ensuring automation produces expected results. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and knowledge in Oracle Integration Cloud, ERP, SQL, PowerBI, SaaS applications, AWS/Azure, ServiceNow, and CA autosys scheduler. DTCC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Community Lead

Company: Trust Machines

Location: Remote

Posted May 16, 2024

Trust Machines, a Web3 product firm, is seeking a Community Lead to grow its Leather community. The role involves creating an initial community, recruiting advocates, managing ambassadors, engaging with influencers, tracking community metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in community management, web3 industry experience, and strong communication skills. Trust Machines offers a competitive salary, work from home, open vacation policy, parental leave, and a diverse, inclusive environment.

People Insights Analytics Manager, North America

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 12, 2024

Northern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution that provides innovative financial services and guidance to successful individuals, families, and institutions. The company is committed to its principles of service, expertise, and integrity, and is seeking a People Insights Analytics Manager to join its HR Workforce Analytics team.

Principal IT Project Manager / Scrum Master

Company: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Location: Tampa Bay, FL

Posted May 11, 2024

DTCC offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work model. The Principal Project Manager / Scrum Master role involves coordinating and communicating multi-functional activities for successful project delivery. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and certifications like PMP and PGMP. DTCC values diversity and provides equal opportunities, fostering an innovative environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Northern Trust?
Northern Trust fosters an inclusive culture where employees collaborate across business and technology units to solve complex financial challenges. The firm emphasizes continuous professional development, offering tuition reimbursement, leadership programs, and a strong focus on security and compliance that creates a stable, growth‑oriented environment.
What types of positions are available in tech at Northern Trust?
Typical tech roles include software engineering (front‑end, back‑end, full‑stack), data science and analytics, cloud and infrastructure engineering, cybersecurity, DevOps, database administration, product management, UX/UI design, and technical support. Each role supports the firm’s mission to deliver secure, scalable financial services.
How can I stand out as an applicant for a Northern Trust tech role?
Showcase relevant technical projects or open‑source contributions, especially those involving secure coding or financial data. Highlight certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer. Tailor your résumé to the job description, quantify achievements with metrics, and demonstrate a passion for fintech and regulatory compliance.

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