Program Associate- Consultant

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.The Global Regulatory Affairs Office (GRAO) is responsible for overseeing the enhancement of our risk management and controls, remediation of regulatory and audit findings and the administration of regulatory affairs, including establishing a centralized and sustainable connection point for global regulatory communications.The Program Associate- Consultant is a member of the Global Regulatory Program Management team and supports one or more programs within the active portfolio. The primary responsibilities include program tracking, plan update, data collection, deliverable review and packaging, and support of senior Program Managers. The role holder will require high attention to detail, strong organization skills, and adaptability to contribute to the delivery of specific programs. Proven ability to organize information into aggregated reporting and to leverage existing technology and tools to support efficient production is a plus. The consultant should have experience in project management, risk management, or data and technology enabled solution delivery. They should be able to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion and attention to detail.The key responsibilities of the role include:Responsible for performing day to day management of tasks and work product in alignment with the assigned programMaintain clear contemporaneous records of meeting action items and outcomesObtain and produce periodic status reporting in alignment with central program management office expectationsIdentify and maintain RAAID log items in alignment with assigned program, including obtaining clear updates and supporting reporting needsSchedule, monitor attendance and report outcomes of key meetingsManage review and packaging of deliverables once completed by Subject Matter Experts and facilitate signoff review and completionWork with technology and PMO partners to develop repeatable processes which minimize manual data gathering and leverage existing informationMeet established timelines for intake, production, drafting and finalization of materials with limited re-workThe ideal candidate should have a fair amount of the following:A College or University degree and risk management, program management or implementation experience with industry knowledge is required (financial risk, non-financial risk, regulatory and/or compliance)At least two years' experience supporting projects or programsBackground in consulting desired, but not requiredUnderstanding of project timelinesTechnical skills: Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office 365 suite required (expert with Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, MS Project, Adobe).Self-motivated, highly flexible and adaptable to changeResults orientedStrong attention to detail, listening skills, and ability to synthesize information into clear actionsStrong problem-solving skills, organizational skills and time management skillsWorking 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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