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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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Application Support Analyst I

Company: Bankers Trust

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 09, 2023

• Set and adhere to project plans and deadlines, and work with the team to identify and address any problem areas that arise • Conduct research on emerging application development products, languages and standards • Recommend and perform application improvements and upgrades • Participate in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines • Participate in multiple projects simultaneously and has the ability to multi-task and control project deliverables and expectations • Provide on-call coverage • Other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience: • 2 - 4 years of related experience • Two-year degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent education preferred • At least one year of prior experience in C required • At least one year of experience in T-SQL required Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: • Familiar with building applications using: Visual Studio, C, ASP .NET, .NET Core, JavaScript, T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS, PowerAutomate, PowerApps and Dynamics CRM/365 • Familiar with the Agile project methodology • Familiar with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps for work item tracking, TFVC, Git, CI/CD pipelines • Familiar with Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions such as GoAnywhere, Globalscape EFT or MoveIt • Familiar with job scheduling software such as VisualCron • Knowledge of Banking/Financial Institution regulatory requirements desired • 30 WPM typing AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER "PROTECTED VETERANS" AND "INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY" This role also participates in the design, development and testing of applications through collaboration with delivery leads, developers and stakeholders Primary Functions and/or Responsibilities: • Respond to and resolve support requests for applications built in Microsoft .Net, SQL Server, SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Power Platform and Globalscape EFT • Escalate to and collaborate with other support personnel to resolve support issues • Work within a team on the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) of multiple applications • Follow and help establish policies, procedures and standards in ALM • Participate in Agile activities (daily standup, backlog refinement, sprint planning, sprint review, sprint retrospective, etc.) We're also proud to receive recognition from others, including our designation as a "Best Place for Working Parents®," being a four-time recipient of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Inclusion Award, and being named one of the "Best Businesses Supporting Local Charity" by readers of the Business Record. Job Summary: The Application Support Analyst is primarily responsible for Tier 1 support of applications for internal and external customers. There are important qualities you look for in an employer - meaningful work, community engagement, competitive benefits, commitment to employee development, and so many more. At Bankers Trust, our team members experience an inclusive and community-focused culture and we're proud of the premier workplace we've created. We regularly receive best in class results through our biennial employee engagement survey.

Associate Specialist, Financial Reporting-Client Dedicated, HFS

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 26, 2023

If you like financial reporting and hedge funds, seek to provide accuracy in financial statements, appreciate a strong control framework and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.LI-NP1-About Northern Trust:Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 20,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. At AFS, we aim to provide the best in class service to our clients to maintain our high client satisfaction ratings.Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.What You Will Be Responsible ForThe Financial Reporting Associate Specialist will be responsible for: • Lead the annual year-end audit process, including planning and coordination with the client and external auditors as well as internal team members, review and delivery of financial statements and footnotes, including under both US GAAP and IFRS • Research, analyze and document new accounting pronouncements and the impact on current or proposed transactions/policies • Dedicated to servicing a global, multi-strategy hedge fund with several billion dollars in assets under management.• Identify, develop, and execute on process improvements including major technology initiatives focused on increasing the scalability of our financial reporting processes and providing solutions to client mandates • Acquire content knowledge to function as the team Subject Matter Expert on financial reporting topics and act as a point of escalation to ensure accuracy and responsiveness• Complete quality checks and reviews on year-end financial reporting packages and reports.• Develop and maintain detailed process documents for financial reporting topics• Work collaboratively and provide ongoing financial reporting support for both clients and internal teams • Communicate client expectations and deadlines across business units involved• Consult with clients on a regular basis to ensure satisfactionWhat We ValueThese skills will help you succeed in this role:• Strong technical accounting skills including working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS and Broker Dealer accounting and reporting standards• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills ("solutions-oriented" mindset)• Client relationship focused (internal and external relationships)• Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy• Bring an ownership mentality toward work with an innate commitment to continuous improvement Education & Preferred Qualifications• 5+ years' of Accounting experience with emphasis in Financial Reporting • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)• A College/University or Master's degree in Accounting • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • Knowledge of Workiva preferred but not required Are you the right candidate? Build your career with us and apply today. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. This role is on a high-profile dedicated Client team made up of exceptional performing professionals. The candidate will have a strong foundation of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and Broker Dealer reporting requirements and partner with the client's Financial Reporting team to ensure financial statements are in compliance with these reporting standards.The candidate will join Northern Trust Alternative Fund Services ("AFS"). This team specializes in administering assets of hedge funds, private equity managers, managed account platforms investing in alternative strategies and alternative fund of funds.Why this role is important to usNorthern Trust is dedicated to providing the best in class service to its clients. Yes!We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them.

Client Support

Company: First International Bank & Trust

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 29, 2023

Kotapay is seeking a customer support representative to provide phone, chat, and email support, assist with client setup, and manage a group email folder. The role involves developing product knowledge, serving as a backup for other departments, and working for a family-owned community bank with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

194 - Finance - Staff Accountant I

Company: First United Bank & Trust

Location: East Bay

Posted Sep 30, 2023

First United Bank & Trust is a financial institution that has been serving customers for over a century. They offer a range of financial products and services, including banking, lending, and investment products. The bank is committed to providing excellent customer service and is dedicated to helping its customers achieve their financial goals.

Senior Client Service Manager, Institutional Trust - Asset Owner Segment, Americas

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 27, 2023

Skills in negotiation, leadership, sales, and client servicing are necessary to service the client relationship. About Northern Trust: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. Experience Required 7-10 years' experience in financial servicing/accounting fields, with client servicing background. Counsels clients on emerging issues, bank products/services, legal/regulatory changes, and general financial environment, translating the impact on client's activities and banking services. Participates in development of solutions to client needs, coordinates presentations, brings in experts when appropriate, and ensures smooth delivery of new services. Develops complete understanding of client's business, objectives, goals, and market challenges with the goal of sharing best practices. Knowledge of applicable industry laws and regulation, usually acquired through prior work experience. 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.Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. Build your career with us and apply today. Acts as key consultant to client, assisting in formulation of best practices, redesign of processes, evaluation and implementation of Trust and Custody services through creative ideas and problem solving.

Lead Software Development Test Engineer

Company: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 30, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC's mission to support the financial markets. Other key focuses include regression testing, browser testing, performance testing, capacity and stress testing, resiliency testing, environment management services, and infrastructure testing. Experience with JIRA, Microfocus ALM, Bitbucket, Git, and Jenkins Experience with test data management is a plus Detailed understanding of smoke testing, black-box, and non-black box testing, as well as regression testing Experience in estimating, prioritizing, and planning testing activities Requires the ability to work well with both business clients and technical team and the ability to work independently, both individually and as part of a team. We are uniquely positioned at the center of global trading activity, processing over 100 million financial transactions every day, pioneering industry-wide, post-trade solutions and maintaining multiple data and operating centers worldwide. Develops, conducts, and evaluates testing processes, working closely with developers to remediate identified system defects. From where we stand, we can anticipate the industry's needs and we're working to continually improve the world's most resilient, secure and efficient market infrastructure. About Us DTCC safeguards the financial markets and helps them run efficiently, in times of prosperity and crisis. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Operations Recon Specialist

Company: Bankers Trust

Location: Des Moines, IA

Posted Oct 09, 2023

Primary Functions and/or Responsibilities: • Performs analysis and reconciliation of internal deposit accounts and general ledger accounts on a daily and/or monthly basis • Communicates and follows up with various departments to research account differences and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion • Completes daily print jobs in Barr • Other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience: • High school diploma or GED preferred • At least 3 years of experience in Bank Operations required Specific Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: • An understanding of Operations, including the flow of items through the clearing process as well as general ledger system and integration with deposit system AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER "PROTECTED VETERANS" AND "INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY" This position is responsible for performing timely reconciliations, notifying individuals of outstanding issues and offages, and continual follow-up to ensure all items are cleared within required service levels. This position is responsible for daily and monthly balancing and reconciliation of internal deposit accounts as well as general ledger accounts identified with Deposit Operations processing. The Recon Specialist identifies research and updates discrepancies in multiple systems and assists in resolving issues. Job Summary: The Operations Recon Specialist is responsible for the Bank Account Reconciliation functions. We're also proud to receive recognition from others, including our designation as a "Best Place for Working Parents®," being a four-time recipient of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Inclusion Award, and being named one of the "Best Businesses Supporting Local Charity" by readers of the Business Record. We regularly receive best in class results through our biennial employee engagement survey. At Bankers Trust, our team members experience an inclusive and community-focused culture and we're proud of the premier workplace we've created. There are important qualities you look for in an employer - meaningful work, community engagement, competitive benefits, commitment to employee development, and so many more.

Senior Due Diligence Analyst

Company: First Industrial Realty Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 29, 2023

The job involves performing detailed financial analysis and economic modeling to assess the viability and profitability of potential acquisitions. This includes coordinating due diligence investigations with third-party consultants, analyzing due diligence results, and coordinating transaction closings. Essential job functions involve analyzing historical financial statements, performing market research, and reviewing leases and financial statements. The role requires out-of-town travel, good communication skills, and proficiency in financial modeling software. The job also involves assisting in preparing annual investment budgets and strategic planning, and performing administrative functions.

Senior Quantitative Analyst

Company: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Location: Greater NYC Area

Posted Oct 06, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. About the Team Our Risk Management teams work to protect the safety and soundness of our systems and are responsible for identifying, managing, measuring and mitigating a spectrum of key risk types including credit, market, liquidity, systemic, operational and technology in all existing and new products, activities, processes and systems. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. D. or master's degree in quantitative finance, mathematics, economics, financial engineering, or other quantitative fields 3-5 years of related experience, ideally in financial risk model validation, risk analytics or quantitative modeling Talents Needed for Success: Familiar with banking, financial institutions, financial instruments, and capital markets Broad expertise in quantitative finance on valuation models (curve building methodologies, term structure models, option models, credit models), and risk management models and methodologies (Greeks, VaR, back testing, stress testing) Experience and authority knowledge on VaR modeling and VaR model back testing methodologies Strong mathematical background, especially in probability theory, stochastic processes, and PDE's Economic modeling and applied statistics skills (i.e., estimation, time series modeling, Monte Carlo simulation techniques, etc.) We are uniquely positioned at the center of global trading activity, processing over 100 million financial transactions every day, pioneering industry-wide, post-trade solutions and maintaining multiple data and operating centers worldwide. From where we stand, we can anticipate the industry's needs and we're working to continually improve the world's most resilient, secure and efficient market infrastructure. About Us DTCC safeguards the financial markets and helps them run efficiently, in times of prosperity and crisis. In addition to validation and review processes, the Associate Director provides a summarization report that brings together the validation scope, procedures, tests, findings, resolutions, and conclusion before presenting the results directly to the Model Risk Governance Council ("MRGC") for review, discussion, and approval. DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. High Level of digital literacy, ability to work efficiently with MATLAB, Excel (VBA), SQL, R, Python or C++ Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, ability to communicate quantitative concepts to financial professionals Knowledge of prepayment modeling, MBS pricing and risks is a plus Knowledge and experience on data science and Machine Learning technics/languages is desired SEC Covered Clearing Agency Standards The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations.

Sr. Sales Executive - General Consideration

Company: Millennium Trust Company

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 26, 2023

Cultivate strong, productive and influential relationships with brokers/consultants, customers, and peers focusing on the larger or more complex accounts/prospects. Managing all business development efforts including marketing, communications, training and competitive analysis. Sales Executive will help PayFlex build our business in the national accounts, middle markets, small group markets, distribution channel, group insurance and specialty products areas. Millennium Trust has experienced year-to-year double digit growth and prides itself on its strong, progressive culture. To that end,we provide a diversified multi-product business with a holistic focus on financial wellness. Sales and Account Management experience of 8+ years in the benefits, consulting and financial services industry required. We have been recognized for our tremendous growth on lists, such as Crain's Fast 50 and Inc. 5000, as well as our dedication to our customer's wellbeing receiving the 2021 Gallagher Best-In-Class Employer and the 2020 Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce Exceptional Service Award. While some roles are based at one of our office locations, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WV. Implements strategies necessary to attain sales objectives in assigned areas Manage complex negotiations Position products, rate levels, and expanded product portfolio's to increase sales and maximize revenue Manage the integration of clients and internal organizations to meet clients installation needs and close the deal Identify carious ways to partner with the client by drawing from entire spectrum of product line Gain understanding of clients multifaceted needs and recommends appropriate benefits of full product array Provide effective presentations to Aetna constituents IF YOU HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, APPLY: Bachelor's degree 7- 10 of applicable experience Excellent analytical skills with a proactive nature Strong organization skills with a drive to meet deadlines An affinity for accuracy and efficiency Proficiency in Microsoft excel, word (including mail merge) and outlook Strong verbal and written communication skills An Aptitude for prioritization and multi-tasking Strong collaboration skills A drive to learn and apply new concepts quickly Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred MILLENNIUM TRUST COMPANY is a rapidly growing, leading financial services company offering specialized retirement and institutional services and recently acquired PayFlex, a consumer directed benefits provider, to create a personalized, holistic approach to financial wellness. If you enjoy a collaborative, fun environment that champions career development, Millennium Trust is the place for you!

Lead Software Engineer (Java Full Stack, Angular)

Company: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 01, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC's mission to support the financial markets. And AWS experience is plus Solid focus on software testing with Junit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma. We are uniquely positioned at the center of global trading activity, processing over 100 million financial transactions every day, pioneering industry-wide, post-trade solutions and maintaining multiple data and operating centers worldwide. 3+ proven experience 8+ years of active development experience/ expertise in Java/J2EE based applications demonstrated ability with Hibernate, Spring, Spring MVC, REST API, PL/SQL Experience using NodeJS and NPM Experience in Web based UI development ,Servlet / JSP, Angular frameworks. From where we stand, we can anticipate the industry's needs and we're working to continually improve the world's most resilient, secure and efficient market infrastructure. About Us DTCC safeguards the financial markets and helps them run efficiently, in times of prosperity and crisis. Experience with CSS, HTML, JavaScript and similar UI frameworks (JQuery, React) Exposure to XML/XSD, JSON and similar data presentation components Familiarity with Microservices based architecture and distributed systems Ability to develop and work with REST APIs using Spring Boot framework Demonstrable experience in software development using CI/CD tools especially GIT, Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Jira Strong database and PL/SQL skills (Oracle preferred) Experience with containers platform like OpenShift. DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.

Lead Cloud Development Engineer

Company: The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 30, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. Experience in provisioning AWS/Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code(IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Serverless Framework Demonstrated expertise in AWS foundation concepts: Networking, Security, Compute, Serverless, Containers, Monitoring, and Application Reliability Hands-on experience in setting up CI/CD for code build, test, deployment and delivery in GitLab/GitHub/Jenkins Experience managing and working with configuration management tools (Chef, Ansible) Hands on experience designing and building solutions utilizing AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, KMS, Lambda, IAM, Kinesis, ECS. Hands on experience in writing automation code in Python, AWS CLI, Groovy, using external APIs in automation code Sound Like You? We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Proficiency in Java development is a plus Experience developing business applications using the AWS platform, especially using the serverless platform. Please contact us to request accommodation. What You'll Do Technology Expertise - is a subject matter expert on one or more of programming languages, vendor products, DTCC applications, data structures, business lines Platforms - works with Infrastructure partners to stand up development, testing, and production environments Requirements Elaboration - works with the Functional Architect to ensure designs satisfy functional requirements Data Modeling - reviews and extends data models System Performance - contributes to solutions that satisfy performance requirements; constructs test cases and strategies that account for performance requirements; tunes application performance issues Security - implements solutions and executes test plans working mentoring other team members in best practice Standards - is aware of technology standards and understands technical solutions need to be consistent with them Documentation - develops and maintains system documentation Effectively manages individual and team performance, maintaining high standards for team members Supports team in managing client expectations and resolving issues on time Ensures own and team's practices support success across all geographic locations Talent Needed for success: Proficiency in one or more computing languages -- especially scripting languages, such as Python, Ruby, PHP and Strong Object-Oriented programming concepts In-depth hands-on experience with Cloud methodologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), automation, orchestration. You will research technologies independently and recommend appropriate solutions, assist in the technical design of complex systems, and contributes to technology-specific best practices & standards. Minimum of 6 years of related experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Additional Qualifications Strong preference for AWS professional certifications Strong experience in Python, Terraform and other cloud native tools.

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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