Operational Resiliency Sr. Consultant, Global Control - Asset Management

ROLE SUMMARY

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is an over a trillion dollar investment management firm entrusted by investors around the globe to help them navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realize their long-term objectives.

The senior consultant role within the NTAM Global Control team, responsible for the oversight, reporting and execution of the Operational Resiliency initiatives. It will involve supporting the global rollout of the Operational Resiliency Framework across NTAM, inclusive of the identification of important business services, defining impact tolerances, value chain mapping, testing and remediation. This role will also help drive impact by developing, supporting and establishing strong governance models to strengthen the control environment as it relates to operational resiliency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key lead in business dependency oversight; monitoring of risks and vulnerabilities across all services. This will include the input into required Management Information reporting, identification of issues, and the tracking of any required remediation
• Support the review and oversight of Asset Management adherence with the Operational Resilience Policy and Standard
• Facilitates the overall maintenance of the Value Chain Mapping documentation for Important Business Services, and coordinate validation through the attestation/champions framework
• Design and produce relevant resiliency metrics in support of the resiliency strategy
• Establish and support the resiliency governance model within NTAM
• Monitor and analyze impact of new products and organizational change on Asset Management resiliency strategy
• Engage and educate business leaders on the scope and need for operational resiliency oversight
• Partner effectively with business, risk, audit, legal, compliance, regulators and technology control functions to drive consistent and effective operational resiliency practices

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Expert knowledge ofoperational resiliency includingdisaster/business recovery,business continuity management, 3rd party vendor/outsourcing, corporate risk policies and standards
• Strong understanding of risk management practices including cyber security and how they apply in Financial Servicesorganizations including the impact of regulation on operational resiliency matters
• Strong understanding of data analytics and related tools including Power BI
• Ability to drive to execution through Strong project management and prioritization skills
• Adept at and with a proven track record of working across multiple areas of businesses and functions.
• Strong influencing, facilitation and consensus building skills across the organization levels.
• Ability to roll up the sleeves to assess risk, identify and communicate solutions, and drive change.
• Dynamic relationship building and partnership skills; a strong collaborator with experience leading initiatives across multiple groups and stakeholders
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to develop materials and effectively present to and persuade executive, Risk and Audit audiences and regulators.
• Demonstrated track record of operating independently on multiple priorities with minimal oversight
• Flexibility and ability to rapidly adapt to change and shifting business priorities
• Global outlook with sensitivity and awareness of social and cultural differences
• Strong situational awareness and decision making capabilities

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in financial services, consulting, operational risk management or audit with a demonstrated track record of operational risk management, of which at least 3-4 years of related experience in roles working in Operational Control/Resiliency
• Experience working in an Asset Management or Asset Servicing organization.

WORKING MODEL: HYBRID

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

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. 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. 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.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.