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.

SUMMARY

The Data Delivery product owner provides a combination of strong functional knowledge of the business line paired with product knowledge to execute strategic change of a proprietary finance platform.  Seeks perspective from multiple stakeholders and team members to optimize value to customers and minimize risk to existing functionality.  Assesses opportunities for process improvements that result in higher efficiency, effectiveness, and a better user experience.

Has specific knowledge or expertise typically gained through formal education or equivalent experience. Uses expertise to derive technology solutions to complex problems. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.  Works independently; receives minimal guidance. May support projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Acting product owner to a major component of a proprietary finance platform, of which the below responsibilities are with respectIncludes a diverse stakeholder group to refine requirements for developmentResponsible for refining a product backlog of prioritized developmentDaily support of product development including but not limited toRequirements are documented clearly and understood by all relevant partiesTest plans are thoroughValidation and feedback through testing are timelyPerforms risk assessment of development solutions to determine appropriate testing strategySupport training as deemed required of new technology solutions for both internal and external usersParticipate in discovery sessions with new clients to determine impact to development scopeSupport migrations to new technology including but not limited toTraining business users on new technologyOversee execution of migrationRefine requirements of development requests to expedite migrationsGather feedback of new technology from early adoptersTakes a new perspective on existing solutionsMaintains a consistent feedback loop with business and development ownersCollaborate directly with project managers and scrum master's on milestones of both short-term (e.g. end of day milestone) and long-term (e.g. release milestone)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills (“solutions-oriented” mindset)Strong organizational and prioritization skillsClient relationship focused (internal and external relationships)Is experimental and embraces continuous improvementExplains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensusFlexible and adaptable to change; capable of being a ‘change agent’ to identify and drive productivity transformationUsage of workflow tools like Jira or AzureKnowledge of software development life cycle and common frameworks (scrum, kanban, waterfall)Basic to intermediate understanding of SQL and data warehouses

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least one of the below, multiple is preferredSupported an agile transition in an organizationSupported a major client onboarding (multiple over career preferred)Responsible for testing new technology updatesActing business analyst of a component of technology at your organizationSupport a project where technology solutions -solved complex problemsExperience working with colleagues outside reporting linesExperience with Investment Management and/or Financial ServicesHas mentored and trained colleagues to perform their function wellExperience with on-premises or cloud-based data warehousesA College or University degree and relevant proven work experienceCertifications are a plusAgile (product owner, scrum master, etc.)CPA, CFA

Salary Range:

$95,600 - 162,400 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, 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

 
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.