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.

Role: Internal Communications Strategist, Technology

We are seeking an innovative and experienced Internal Communications Strategist, Technology to join our forward-thinking, technically-astute, data-driven global team. This role is pivotal in driving efficiencies through the use of advanced technologies, including SharePoint 365, video, and AI, to modernize our internal communications approach.

The key responsibilities of the role include:
•    Work directly with the Chief Information Officer to align communication initiatives with organizational goals.
•    Guide and direct global communications partners on tech communications ensuring alignment on global strategy 
•    Utilize advanced technologies such as SharePoint 365, video, and AI to enhance communication processes and drive efficiencies.
•    Develop and implement a clear communications calendar to meet functional needs while inspiring engagement in strategic plans.
•    Cultivate and maintain internal client relationships by meeting regularly with internal clients, sourcing stories, and keeping stakeholders updated and involved throughout projects.
•    Oversee, plan, and direct communication activities that serve location-based needs.
•    Proactively identify where communications plans/strategy are needed and take action to implement them.
•    Manage multiple complex tasks and projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
•    Provide critical thinking and input to communications strategy at the corporate shared services level.
•    Run regular global in-person and virtual townhalls, working on the strategic content and helping to support strategic communications.
•    Streamline tech communications by prioritizing the what, the how, and the when with the wider team to ensure effective and efficient tactical communications.

Skills/Qualifications:
•    15+ years of experience in a related field, including working in IT/Technology internal communications.
•    Expertise in using SharePoint 365, video, and AI technologies to drive communication efficiencies.
•    Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent project management and operational skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects.
•    Phenomenal communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
•    Comfort interacting with senior executives across the organization and experience working with C-suite leaders.
•    History of working across a matrixed structure as well as independently.
•    Expertise in internal reputation management and employee-facing campaigns.

Working Model: Hybrid  (#LI-Hybrid)
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.
 

Salary Range:

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.