Northern Trust US | Consultant - Treasury COO Initiatives

Key responsibilities

• This role plays a lead role in the Finance / Treasury COO function, embedding Treasury considerations into the change lifecycle, owning the delivery of complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives while strengthening governance practices and enabling data-driven decision-making.
• The position is suited for an experienced professional who can independently manage multiple priorities, apply analytical rigor, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment, influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
• Drive adherence to risk, control, and governance practices, identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Own tracking and resolution of audit actions and regulatory deliverables.
• Lead development and standardization of process documentation and reporting artifacts.
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Treasury/Finance partnering with IT, Operations, Risk/Compliance and other related groups including shaping approach and defining success measures.
• Establish and maintain program tracking, roadmaps, and governance routines.
• Execute with a high degree of autonomy, making informed decisions and trade-offs aligned to business priorities.
• Manage competing demands with clear prioritization and focus on timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Lead structured, multi-dimensional analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop reporting frameworks across cost, performance, and operational metrics.
• Identify trends and drive improvements in data quality and analytical processes.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships across Finance, Treasury, Risk, IT, and Operations.
• Drive alignment on objectives, approach, and outcomes across stakeholders.
• Lead communication and change efforts to support initiative execution.
• Prepare and present materials that inform and enable discussion in governance forums and senior stakeholder settings.
• Drive proactive Treasury and Finance engagement in enterprise change, partnering across IT, Operations, and Risk to embed Treasury perspectives early, influence decisions, and mitigate downstream impacts while aligning to funding, liquidity, and regulatory requirements.
• Take accountability for end results, driving resolution of complex issues and removing execution barriers
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
• Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, organize and oversee complex workstreams, and deliver in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with sound judgment.
• Preferred experience in Treasury, Liquidity, Markets, or Finance COO functions.
• Preferred exposure to regulatory, control, or transformation initiatives.
• Preferred familiarity with data governance, controls, or audit processes.

Northern Trust US

Northern Trust US is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Chicago, Tempe, New York and Miami.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance