Northern Trust
Associate Relationship Advisor
Northern Trust, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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.This is an office-based position and for the effective performance of this role, the duties and responsibilities must be carried out onsite.
The role encompasses responsibilities for both Account Manager and Associate Relationship Advisor.
Under general supervision (but working independently most of the time), the partner assumes responsibility for overall client satisfaction on a limited number of accounts where the partner serves as lead Associate Relationship Advisor by collaborating with the service team and appropriate NT resources to ensure timely delivery of quality fiduciary service, issue resolution, effective communication of client needs to partners, and development of advisory relationship with the client.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Coordinates account management tasks by ensuring prompt execution and follow-up; responds to partner and client service requests by obtaining necessary information and documentation, communicating with client and vendors as required for resolution of issues; executes daily client activity; ongoing written and verbal communication with clients as appropriate in managing daily activity. Develops and maintains working knowledge of governing documents and account agreements.Manages assigned account base of wealth management clients by working with clients and their advisors to develop a thorough understanding of the client’s needs and goals. Exhibits developing knowledge of fiduciary duties and applicable laws, including trust and tax law, estate planning techniques, financial planning, asset management, and prudent investment principles. Seeks continued development of fiduciary and advisory skills through training and experience.Maintains a working knowledge of various NT resources and utilizes fiduciary knowledge, experience, and NT resources to identify opportunities for relationship enhancement; works collaboratively with internal partners and external advisors in identifying client needs and solutions.Focused client service with responsiveness, diplomacy, and tact; proactive client contact through written and verbal communication with suitable frequency. Exhibits excellent time management skills.Exhibits developing knowledge of NT fiduciary standards and practices, applies fiduciary knowledge and judgment to fiduciary relationships. Understands and complies with internal policies, processes, and procedures to effect prudent risk management and judgment. Recognizes fiduciary risk issues and seeks appropriate resolution.Assists service team partners with business development, including preparing and making client presentations; cultivates relationships with referral sources and centers of influence to build the business; identifies and develops new business opportunities.Seeks continued development of fiduciary and advisory skills through training and experience.The successful candidate will benefit from having:
Knowledge of trust operations and accounting systems usually acquired through related experience.General business knowledge, including knowledge of accounting usually acquired through coursework, is required to oversee client transactions. Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.Developing knowledge of fiduciary standards and financial products and services, tax, and applicable laws and regulations usually acquired through formal education, training, seminars, law school, or related experience is required to service clients and administer accounts.Analytical, negotiating, problem-solving, and sales skills are necessary to effectively service the client relationship.Ability to explain complex information to others in a straightforward manner.College or university degree &/or relevant proven work experience with client relationships and wealth planning issues preferred.3-5 years in fiduciary servicing and personal trust-related fields.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. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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.
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The role encompasses responsibilities for both Account Manager and Associate Relationship Advisor.
Under general supervision (but working independently most of the time), the partner assumes responsibility for overall client satisfaction on a limited number of accounts where the partner serves as lead Associate Relationship Advisor by collaborating with the service team and appropriate NT resources to ensure timely delivery of quality fiduciary service, issue resolution, effective communication of client needs to partners, and development of advisory relationship with the client.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Coordinates account management tasks by ensuring prompt execution and follow-up; responds to partner and client service requests by obtaining necessary information and documentation, communicating with client and vendors as required for resolution of issues; executes daily client activity; ongoing written and verbal communication with clients as appropriate in managing daily activity. Develops and maintains working knowledge of governing documents and account agreements.Manages assigned account base of wealth management clients by working with clients and their advisors to develop a thorough understanding of the client’s needs and goals. Exhibits developing knowledge of fiduciary duties and applicable laws, including trust and tax law, estate planning techniques, financial planning, asset management, and prudent investment principles. Seeks continued development of fiduciary and advisory skills through training and experience.Maintains a working knowledge of various NT resources and utilizes fiduciary knowledge, experience, and NT resources to identify opportunities for relationship enhancement; works collaboratively with internal partners and external advisors in identifying client needs and solutions.Focused client service with responsiveness, diplomacy, and tact; proactive client contact through written and verbal communication with suitable frequency. Exhibits excellent time management skills.Exhibits developing knowledge of NT fiduciary standards and practices, applies fiduciary knowledge and judgment to fiduciary relationships. Understands and complies with internal policies, processes, and procedures to effect prudent risk management and judgment. Recognizes fiduciary risk issues and seeks appropriate resolution.Assists service team partners with business development, including preparing and making client presentations; cultivates relationships with referral sources and centers of influence to build the business; identifies and develops new business opportunities.Seeks continued development of fiduciary and advisory skills through training and experience.The successful candidate will benefit from having:
Knowledge of trust operations and accounting systems usually acquired through related experience.General business knowledge, including knowledge of accounting usually acquired through coursework, is required to oversee client transactions. Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.Developing knowledge of fiduciary standards and financial products and services, tax, and applicable laws and regulations usually acquired through formal education, training, seminars, law school, or related experience is required to service clients and administer accounts.Analytical, negotiating, problem-solving, and sales skills are necessary to effectively service the client relationship.Ability to explain complex information to others in a straightforward manner.College or university degree &/or relevant proven work experience with client relationships and wealth planning issues preferred.3-5 years in fiduciary servicing and personal trust-related fields.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. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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.
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