Northern Trust
Manager, Applications (Finance)
1. Develops periodic goals, organizes the work, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work
2. Maintains risk management and compliance programs and activities for their assigned group
3. Provides input and support to budget management process
4. Identifies business needs and develops conceptual systems design. May also provide input and validate system design
5. Ensures completion of management status reporting for projects, metrics and availability reporting
6. Advises systems staff on the impact of systems enhancements to existing designs
7. Provides project planning including docket prioritization and capital or expense budget considerations
8. Reviews and negotiates vendor software package contracts. May also direct management of vendor support statement of work
9. Markets systems products and services to other partners or clients. May also work closely with business unit partners to define and review Service Level Agreements and to ensure services meet or exceed business needs
10. Communicates with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients
regarding automation needs. May also help identify measures to improve applications stability and availability, sustain and improve cost efficiencies and productivity gains..
11. Ensures compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security.
12. Conducts performance management and career development processes, provides input for staffing and disciplinary actions and provides hands-on training to staff
13. Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
Knowledge of programming languages, various business applications, state of the art
technology, and current trends in the computer industry is required to consult with business unit
partners to determine effective computer utilization. Knowledge of various application designs and
programming techniques, usually acquired through related experience, is required to develop conceptual
system design. Analytical and problem solving skills are needed for systems guidance. Leadership
and organizational skills are required to develop periodic goals and to manage and motivate team
members towards the goals set
Understanding data, specifically with global custody clients, the accounting platform - Fundmaster and how data is used in downstream applications, such as Management Reporting.(must)
A College or University degree in Computer Science and/or relevant proven work experience.
About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With over 130 years of financial experience and nearly 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. 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 recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why we are honored to receive the following awards in 2021:
•Gender Equality Index Member, Bloomberg
•Top Financial & Banking Company, Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN'S Magazine
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! Build your career with us and apply today.