Team Lead, Global Transitions at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

B.Com/MBA (Finance) with 7+ years of total experience & 3-4 years in related industry (financial services)
Strong operations knowledge including secondary review & controls, risks & mitigation (demonstrated through examples/evidence)
Day-to-day team management experience, including mentoring/coaching team members and sharing feedback (demonstrated through examples/evidence)
Analytical ability, problem-solving, and escalation of issues (demonstrated through examples/evidence)
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to independently address technical & non-technical issues, conduct knowledge share/training sessions, proactively troubleshoot, manage escalations, and work with global teams
Experience interpreting operational elements of Risk and Compliance policies and overseeing adherence
Knowledge of Global Markets, Trade & Settlement, Custody Services, Securities Operations, Corporate Actions, and exposure to Fundmaster, GCM, WCM, MTS video Lan applications (preferred)

Day-to-day management of NA transition teams (New Business, Conversions, Restructure/Termination teams within GCO), including teams of up to 8-12 Senior Analysts, Consultants, and/or Technical Coordinators
Provide guidance to partners to strengthen controls and mitigate risk
Organize team work, assign tasks, set short-term priorities, monitor activities, and ensure timely and accurate completion
Act as first point of escalation for risk and control-related matters
Conduct performance management, career development processes, staffing, and disciplinary actions
Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact, delivering work requiring little revision
Interact directly with committees and/or Senior Management as needed
Serve as key subject matter expert and mentor team members
Manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work
Provide input and support to budget management process
Flexible for stretch assignments