Sr. Managing Director - Northern Trust : Job Details

Overview

Sr. Managing Director role at Northern Trust. Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company with a 135-year history, seeks a senior leader to oversee and grow a large, fast-growing market. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in investment management, trust and estate planning, private/business banking, and financial consulting—leading a multi-disciplinary team focused on ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients.

This externally focused, entrepreneurial role is part of a nimble, growth-oriented region identified as a strategic priority by the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all activities across assigned offices or locations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and objectives.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team of wealth advisors, banking and tax professionals, and trust experts delivering bespoke Family Office solutions to complex UHNW families.
• Develop and execute strategic plans that support business unit goals and drive market growth, including emerging and expansion markets.
• Oversee financial planning, pricing strategies, and capital/expense budgeting.
• Champion client service excellence, monitor retention and relationship expansion, and personally address complex or sensitive client needs.
• Identify opportunities for market expansion, set sales goals, and participate in strategic presentations and acquisition initiatives.
• Resolve highly complex business challenges using advanced critical thinking and commercial insight.

Leadership & Strategic Impact

• Provide guidance and mentorship to managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability and career development.
• Apply broad industry knowledge and functional expertise to drive long-term planning and profitability.
• Collaborate and negotiate with senior leaders across the organization to influence business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant industry certifications preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in wealth management or related financial services.
• Proven ability to lead through subordinate managers and develop long-term functional strategies.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing large teams and complex business segments.

Salary Range

$236,555 - 414,115 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability support exploration of new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and the company is committed to serving communities. Apply today and discuss flexible working requirements.

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 value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and discuss your flexible working requirements and how we can achieve greater together.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

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