Program Manager, Global Enterprise Change Management (ECM) Apply remote type Hybrid locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R137981 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. In our journey to Strengthen Resiliency, Northern Trust has created an Enterprise Change Management (ECM) group comprising of an ECM Governance and Oversight team, Program Management Office (PMO) and Organizational Change Management (OCM) Team. Together, the Enterprise Change Management (ECM) group will align with industry standards and regulatory expectations - standardizing a risk-based approach, tailoring change capabilities to risk level, centrally providing the change framework and standards, enabling with technology, monitoring standard adherence and tracking performance and outcomes. An ECM Program Manager will be a part of the ECM PMO and is responsible for the strategy, oversight, governance and execution of the ECM framework on programs and projects that meet the ECM thresholds as determined by the intake process. As Program Manager, responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget and resources via standardized governance frameworks, oversight, risk and dependency management, financial tracking, OKR/KPI monitoring, scope monitoring, and controlled change management processes as well as promoting communication and education. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with program partners on the specific program/project to which they are assigned, Senior Leadership, and fellow members of the ECM. This position reports to the Global Practice Lead - Enterprise Change Management group. Job Description Major Duties : Responsible for creating, driving, and administering ECM program governance program management standards. Responsible to lead facilitation of ECM solutions to a range of programs/projects across BUs, regions, complexity levels, and verticals. Determine benchmarks and measurements of success for each program; utilize information for continuous improvement toward program goals. Mobilize teams and drive implementation for designated programs and projects as assigned and as per the appropriate governance standards for the level of complexity and risk. Conduct program management with initiative planning design, build and transition for the program. Track scope, schedule, budget and resources via regular documentation, steering committees, reporting, and communication in the designated frameworks. Proactively manage program/project risks and dependencies within the program and across the organization. Escalate risks timely and contribute to proposing, deciding, and actioning mitigation strategies. Hold teams accountable and perform effective decision making. Collaborate with the Organizational Change Management team to ensure proper communication processes are met prior to, during, and after go-live. Ensure risk, legal, procurement, compliance and upstream/downstream applications have proper levels of involvement in the program/project. Facilitate processes and proper documentation / sign-off is completed per the governance standards. Assess budget, track forecast, actuals and Quarterly allocations. Proactively escalate observations pertaining to under/over-spending and work to propose mitigation tactics in order to stay within the intended budget. Collaborate with Productivity Office to ensure proper data is captured, assess and maintained during Annual and Quarterly Planning. Assist in monitoring and responding to ECM demands. Manage the communication and execution plans to implement new ECM program offerings with broader enterprise. Contribute to the continuous improvement on ECM processes, standards, and templates. Knowledge: Excellent organizational and communication skills. Experience leading complex programs and process with evidence of continuous improvement along the way. Execution-oriented with an affinity toward setting and achieving targets. Strong ability to influence and utilize personal courage. Capable of consulting with senior leaders and leveraging problem solving skills. Sense of urgency, risk-awareness, and understanding of the 'why' behind managing high-stakes initiatives. Ability to form meaningful relationships with business partners and external vendors. Ability to accurately plan, manage and forecast budget. Ability to write and assess strong, metrics-driven business cases and apply prioritization methods. Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment. Experience: BS/BA degree in relevant field preferred. Experience in global financial services preferred. Several years of experience in a project or program management role at a complex organization. Experience in organizational, results-driven transformations. CAPM or PMP is a plus but not required. 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. 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 . 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.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Program Manager, Global Enterprise Change Management (ECM) Apply remote type Hybrid locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R137981 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. In our journey to Strengthen Resiliency, Northern Trust has created an Enterprise Change Management (ECM) group comprising of an ECM Governance and Oversight team, Program Management Office (PMO) and Organizational Change Management (OCM) Team. Together, the Enterprise Change Management (ECM) group will align with industry standards and regulatory expectations - standardizing a risk-based approach, tailoring change capabilities to risk level, centrally providing the change framework and standards, enabling with technology, monitoring standard adherence and tracking performance and outcomes. An ECM Program Manager will be a part of the ECM PMO and is responsible for the strategy, oversight, governance and execution of the ECM framework on programs and projects that meet the ECM thresholds as determined by the intake process. As Program Manager, responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, budget and resources via standardized governance frameworks, oversight, risk and dependency management, financial tracking, OKR/KPI monitoring, scope monitoring, and controlled change management processes as well as promoting communication and education. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with program partners on the specific program/project to which they are assigned, Senior Leadership, and fellow members of the ECM. This position reports to the Global Practice Lead - Enterprise Change Management group. Job Description Major Duties : Responsible for creating, driving, and administering ECM program governance program management standards. Responsible to lead facilitation of ECM solutions to a range of programs/projects across BUs, regions, complexity levels, and verticals. Determine benchmarks and measurements of success for each program; utilize information for continuous improvement toward program goals. Mobilize teams and drive implementation for designated programs and projects as assigned and as per the appropriate governance standards for the level of complexity and risk. Conduct program management with initiative planning design, build and transition for the program. Track scope, schedule, budget and resources via regular documentation, steering committees, reporting, and communication in the designated frameworks. Proactively manage program/project risks and dependencies within the program and across the organization. Escalate risks timely and contribute to proposing, deciding, and actioning mitigation strategies. Hold teams accountable and perform effective decision making. Collaborate with the Organizational Change Management team to ensure proper communication processes are met prior to, during, and after go-live. Ensure risk, legal, procurement, compliance and upstream/downstream applications have proper levels of involvement in the program/project. Facilitate processes and proper documentation / sign-off is completed per the governance standards. Assess budget, track forecast, actuals and Quarterly allocations. Proactively escalate observations pertaining to under/over-spending and work to propose mitigation tactics in order to stay within the intended budget. Collaborate with Productivity Office to ensure proper data is captured, assess and maintained during Annual and Quarterly Planning. Assist in monitoring and responding to ECM demands. Manage the communication and execution plans to implement new ECM program offerings with broader enterprise. Contribute to the continuous improvement on ECM processes, standards, and templates. Knowledge: Excellent organizational and communication skills. Experience leading complex programs and process with evidence of continuous improvement along the way. Execution-oriented with an affinity toward setting and achieving targets. Strong ability to influence and utilize personal courage. Capable of consulting with senior leaders and leveraging problem solving skills. Sense of urgency, risk-awareness, and understanding of the 'why' behind managing high-stakes initiatives. Ability to form meaningful relationships with business partners and external vendors. Ability to accurately plan, manage and forecast budget. Ability to write and assess strong, metrics-driven business cases and apply prioritization methods. Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment. Experience: BS/BA degree in relevant field preferred. Experience in global financial services preferred. Several years of experience in a project or program management role at a complex organization. Experience in organizational, results-driven transformations. CAPM or PMP is a plus but not required. 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. 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 . 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.
Operational Resiliency Governance - Senior Consultant (First line of Defense) 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/ Department The First line of Defense (1LOD) Governance Senior Consultant is aligned to the Risk and Resiliency organization and will support the organization of the Governance framework, facilitation of forums, data collection, and document retention across critical risk programs within the 1LOD. This role will partner with the Specialist and other members of the group to ensure a well-governed organization. The key responsibilities of the role include: Play a part in the design and implementation of governance structures to support the new Enterprise 1LOD Risk and Resiliency office to drive efficient information flows and support decision-making across the business units and legal entities. Support/coordinate continuous improvements of policies/procedures/standards etc. Support the review and oversight of compliance with the relevant policies/procedures. Ensure risks and issues are documented, tracked, and reported in a timely manner. Monitor and analyze the impact of new processes and organizational change. Skills/ Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having: Knowledge of Business Resiliency and Operational Risk Management including disaster/business recovery, business continuity management, 3rd party vendor/outsourcing, corporate risk policies, and standards preferred. Knowledge/experience in a governance-related role. Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization. Organized and prioritizes work proactively. Understanding of risk management practices including Incident Management, Assurance Programs, etc., and how they apply in Financial Services organizations is preferred. Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally and across levels. Ability to drive to execution. Previous related experience in Business Resilience/Operational Risk Management and/or governance. Experience of working in a rapidly changing and ambiguous work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functions to achieve measurable results. 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. 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 . 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.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Operational Resiliency Governance - Senior Consultant (First line of Defense) 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/ Department The First line of Defense (1LOD) Governance Senior Consultant is aligned to the Risk and Resiliency organization and will support the organization of the Governance framework, facilitation of forums, data collection, and document retention across critical risk programs within the 1LOD. This role will partner with the Specialist and other members of the group to ensure a well-governed organization. The key responsibilities of the role include: Play a part in the design and implementation of governance structures to support the new Enterprise 1LOD Risk and Resiliency office to drive efficient information flows and support decision-making across the business units and legal entities. Support/coordinate continuous improvements of policies/procedures/standards etc. Support the review and oversight of compliance with the relevant policies/procedures. Ensure risks and issues are documented, tracked, and reported in a timely manner. Monitor and analyze the impact of new processes and organizational change. Skills/ Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having: Knowledge of Business Resiliency and Operational Risk Management including disaster/business recovery, business continuity management, 3rd party vendor/outsourcing, corporate risk policies, and standards preferred. Knowledge/experience in a governance-related role. Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization. Organized and prioritizes work proactively. Understanding of risk management practices including Incident Management, Assurance Programs, etc., and how they apply in Financial Services organizations is preferred. Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally and across levels. Ability to drive to execution. Previous related experience in Business Resilience/Operational Risk Management and/or governance. Experience of working in a rapidly changing and ambiguous work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functions to achieve measurable results. 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. 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 . 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.
Senior Consultant, Audit Data Analytics Senior Consultant, Audit Data Analytics Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R134218 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. Role: Knowledge gathered from raw data has become a valuable commodity in the digital world of financial services. Here at Northern Trust, to support and implement a data-driven strategy and drive continuous innovation in the Audit Services (AS) department, we are increasing our investment in our global Data Analytics (DA) team. Therefore, Northern Trust is seeking a Data Analytics Senior Consultant to apply their knowledge and experience in data and technology to enhance Audit Services' ability to increase audit coverage and achieve operational efficiencies. Responsibilities: Develop an understanding of Audit Services' Charter, Policy, and Methodology along with Business Units and associated risks. Engage with Audit Services partners to translate business needs into insightful digital solutions. Independently lead the delivery of ad hoc and customized analytics in support of global internal audits. Champion the usage of data analytics on audits within the region, working with partners to encourage the application of data analytics to audit objectives. Communicate analytics results and insights to end users in non-technical terminology. Develop advanced business intelligence, allowing users to unlock insights across disparate data sources. Support the implementation of complete Big Data solutions including data acquisition, storage, transformation, and analysis. Exhibit strong attention to detail, ensuring data completeness and accuracy throughout the coding process. Demonstrate an innovative mindset, identifying opportunities to generate increased coverage and assurance throughout the Internal Audit process. Qualifications: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science - or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience working with data analytics solutions such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, Alteryx, ACL or equivalent. Prior Internal Audit experience is preferred, though not required. Critical thinking skills, demonstrating an ability to innovatively solve real world business problems. The ability to articulate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. Self-discipline and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, on a global team with frequent collaboration across time zones. 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! 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 . Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Senior Consultant, Audit Data Analytics Senior Consultant, Audit Data Analytics Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R134218 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. Role: Knowledge gathered from raw data has become a valuable commodity in the digital world of financial services. Here at Northern Trust, to support and implement a data-driven strategy and drive continuous innovation in the Audit Services (AS) department, we are increasing our investment in our global Data Analytics (DA) team. Therefore, Northern Trust is seeking a Data Analytics Senior Consultant to apply their knowledge and experience in data and technology to enhance Audit Services' ability to increase audit coverage and achieve operational efficiencies. Responsibilities: Develop an understanding of Audit Services' Charter, Policy, and Methodology along with Business Units and associated risks. Engage with Audit Services partners to translate business needs into insightful digital solutions. Independently lead the delivery of ad hoc and customized analytics in support of global internal audits. Champion the usage of data analytics on audits within the region, working with partners to encourage the application of data analytics to audit objectives. Communicate analytics results and insights to end users in non-technical terminology. Develop advanced business intelligence, allowing users to unlock insights across disparate data sources. Support the implementation of complete Big Data solutions including data acquisition, storage, transformation, and analysis. Exhibit strong attention to detail, ensuring data completeness and accuracy throughout the coding process. Demonstrate an innovative mindset, identifying opportunities to generate increased coverage and assurance throughout the Internal Audit process. Qualifications: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Computer Science - or equivalent work experience. Extensive experience working with data analytics solutions such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, Alteryx, ACL or equivalent. Prior Internal Audit experience is preferred, though not required. Critical thinking skills, demonstrating an ability to innovatively solve real world business problems. The ability to articulate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. Self-discipline and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, on a global team with frequent collaboration across time zones. 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! 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 . Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Operational Resiliency Integrated Testing - Consultant page is loaded Operational Resiliency Integrated Testing - Consultant Apply remote type Hybrid locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id R137322 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/Department The Resiliency Integrated Testing Senior Consultant will support the Enterprise Operational Resiliency Program where the focus is on managing resiliency testing processes and activities within a defined plan. This will be accomplished by the design and execution of various resilience testing and exercise scenarios. The key responsibilities of the role include: Execute complex Operational Resiliency tests and exercises to assess and enhance the Northern Trust's ability to respond to and recover from disruptions. Integrate Operational Resiliency testing and exercises into the existing landscape of testing and exercises and understand how the Northern Trust's various testing regimes promote Enterprise Resiliency. Support the development of a comprehensive scenario inventory of severe but plausible scenarios. Support the design and execution of test objectives, scope, and success criteria with input from stakeholders, to establish the basis for quality outcomes. Escalate gaps identified from resilience tests and exercises in a timely and effective manner. Provide support to business unit leaders and other stakeholders on resilience scenario testing and methodology. Fully participate in exercises performed with 3rd parties and external partners. Skills/Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having: Previous experience in performing testing and exercises with experience in business continuity and/or disaster recovery. Experience in developing testing scorecards, and effectively and efficiently communicating test status at different levels of the organization (from individual contributor to Management). Knowledge of resilience testing and exercise methodologies including table-top exercises, functional exercises, isolated recoveries, and full-scale simulations. Knowledge of Financial Services' business capabilities, applications, processes, and infrastructure required to deliver end-to-end capability. 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. 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 . 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.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Operational Resiliency Integrated Testing - Consultant page is loaded Operational Resiliency Integrated Testing - Consultant Apply remote type Hybrid locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id R137322 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/Department The Resiliency Integrated Testing Senior Consultant will support the Enterprise Operational Resiliency Program where the focus is on managing resiliency testing processes and activities within a defined plan. This will be accomplished by the design and execution of various resilience testing and exercise scenarios. The key responsibilities of the role include: Execute complex Operational Resiliency tests and exercises to assess and enhance the Northern Trust's ability to respond to and recover from disruptions. Integrate Operational Resiliency testing and exercises into the existing landscape of testing and exercises and understand how the Northern Trust's various testing regimes promote Enterprise Resiliency. Support the development of a comprehensive scenario inventory of severe but plausible scenarios. Support the design and execution of test objectives, scope, and success criteria with input from stakeholders, to establish the basis for quality outcomes. Escalate gaps identified from resilience tests and exercises in a timely and effective manner. Provide support to business unit leaders and other stakeholders on resilience scenario testing and methodology. Fully participate in exercises performed with 3rd parties and external partners. Skills/Experience The successful candidate will benefit from having: Previous experience in performing testing and exercises with experience in business continuity and/or disaster recovery. Experience in developing testing scorecards, and effectively and efficiently communicating test status at different levels of the organization (from individual contributor to Management). Knowledge of resilience testing and exercise methodologies including table-top exercises, functional exercises, isolated recoveries, and full-scale simulations. Knowledge of Financial Services' business capabilities, applications, processes, and infrastructure required to deliver end-to-end capability. 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. 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 . 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.
Senior Unix/Linux Architect (Red Hat) Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R133657 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/ Department: Northern Trust are seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Hands-On Architect to lead the design, implementation, and road mapping of our enterprise-scale UNIX/Linux infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services technology and a proven track record of architecting and implementing scalable, robust, compliant and secure systems in a hybrid cloud environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our enterprise UNIX/Linux infrastructure and play a crucial role in our digital transformation journey. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge technologies while ensuring the highest standards of security, scalability, and performance for our financial systems. The key responsibilities of the role include: Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps aligned with business objectives Ensure consistency and standardization across the enterprise UNIX/Linux environment Architect solutions for hybrid cloud environments Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud-based UNIX/Linux systems Optimize workload placement and resource utilization across hybrid environments Lead the implementation of new UNIX/Linux infrastructure projects Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the UNIX/Linux team Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate UNIX/Linux systems with other platforms Architect solutions that meet stringent financial industry security standards and regulatory requirements Implement and maintain security best practices for UNIX/Linux systems Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations Design and implement secure access and authentication mechanisms Conduct regular security assessments and implement necessary improvements Design high-performance, scalable systems capable of handling enterprise-level workloads Implement monitoring and optimization strategies to ensure system reliability and performance Ensure infrastructure can scale to meet growing business demands Develop automation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for UNIX/Linux environments Foster a DevOps culture, promoting collaboration between development and operations teams Design and implement robust disaster recovery and business continuity solutions Ensure high availability of critical systems and services Skills/Qualifications: Experience in a senior architectural role within the financial services industry Strong hands-on experience with enterprise-level UNIX/Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, IBM AIX) In-depth knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) Solid understanding of network protocols, storage systems, and database technologies Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR) Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically Outstanding communication and leadership abilities 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.
Jan 30, 2025
Full time
Senior Unix/Linux Architect (Red Hat) Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R133657 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/ Department: Northern Trust are seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Hands-On Architect to lead the design, implementation, and road mapping of our enterprise-scale UNIX/Linux infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services technology and a proven track record of architecting and implementing scalable, robust, compliant and secure systems in a hybrid cloud environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our enterprise UNIX/Linux infrastructure and play a crucial role in our digital transformation journey. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge technologies while ensuring the highest standards of security, scalability, and performance for our financial systems. The key responsibilities of the role include: Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps aligned with business objectives Ensure consistency and standardization across the enterprise UNIX/Linux environment Architect solutions for hybrid cloud environments Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud-based UNIX/Linux systems Optimize workload placement and resource utilization across hybrid environments Lead the implementation of new UNIX/Linux infrastructure projects Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the UNIX/Linux team Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate UNIX/Linux systems with other platforms Architect solutions that meet stringent financial industry security standards and regulatory requirements Implement and maintain security best practices for UNIX/Linux systems Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations Design and implement secure access and authentication mechanisms Conduct regular security assessments and implement necessary improvements Design high-performance, scalable systems capable of handling enterprise-level workloads Implement monitoring and optimization strategies to ensure system reliability and performance Ensure infrastructure can scale to meet growing business demands Develop automation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for UNIX/Linux environments Foster a DevOps culture, promoting collaboration between development and operations teams Design and implement robust disaster recovery and business continuity solutions Ensure high availability of critical systems and services Skills/Qualifications: Experience in a senior architectural role within the financial services industry Strong hands-on experience with enterprise-level UNIX/Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, IBM AIX) In-depth knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) Solid understanding of network protocols, storage systems, and database technologies Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR) Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically Outstanding communication and leadership abilities 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.