Business Project Manager - Wealth Management

Responsible for working on multiple projects of varying size and complexity in a concurrent manner. The Project Management function manages a BU project or program to successful outcome. This role is responsible for aligning resources, overseeing the budget, creating project plans and tracking key milestones/risks/dependencies. This is the key coordinator to ensure activities are completed. Qualified candidates should demonstrate strong project management skills with an attention to detail and project deadlines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an additional robust knowledge of the Wealth Management business.

Major Duties:

• Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
• Ability to lead a variety of projects from technology focused initiatives to process changes initiatives providing solid project leadership, governance and direction
• Provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and project leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
• Operates independently and has in-depth knowledge of business unit, specific area of expertise and strong knowledge in other areas
• Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas
• Demonstrates effective project leadership ability, including working with project sponsors, drafting proposals, writing detailed project plans and submitting for capital budgets
• Conducts analysis and develops scope related to projects of varying complexity
• Role entails interaction, coordination and execution across all facets of the business (i.e., front-office, middle-office, operations, IT, Risk, Compliance, etc.)
• Prepares for project meetings, including producing agendas and meeting notes, as well as project communications and any other necessary administrative details to ensure success.
• Understanding of budgetary impact to projects and actively works with key stakeholders to ensure projects are managed within resource constraints
• Displays an appropriate sense of urgency and understanding of inherent project risk

Knowledge / Skills:

• Excellent analytical, consultative, communication (oral and written) and judgement skills
• In-depth functional / industry knowledge is required
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in concurrent manner
• Motivated and self-driven individual with strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills are required for collaboration, negotiation and team building
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Visio)

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years of proven project management related experience is required
• A college or university degree is preferred
• Related industry knowledge if preferred

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 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, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve!Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

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