Senior Business Analyst, Transformation Office

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure:
Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Senior Business Analyst plays a critical role in enterprise transformation initiatives by translating business needs into clear requirements and actionable solutions. Working across multiple initiatives, this role partners closely with business leaders, Program Managers, Technology, and Data teams to support the onset, design, and delivery of large‑scale change. This role operates with a high degree of independence, applying functional and industry expertise to moderately complex, cross‑functional work streams in a fast‑moving, transformation‑driven environment.

Support large enterprise transformation initiatives, multiple projects, or a defined workstream within complex programs.

Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.

Analyze current‑state processes, workflows, and operating models to identify improvement opportunities.

Support the design of enhanced operating, service, and delivery models.

Serve as a key point of contact for Technology teams during solution design, development, and testing.

Conduct preliminary and detailed analysis to support scope definition, solution design, and execution.

Apply functional and industry expertise to provide consultative guidance to partners and project teams.

Define success metrics and support performance tracking in partnership with Program Managers and Data teams.

Prepare materials and participate in management and governance discussions as needed.

Strong business analysis expertise with the ability to translate complex needs into clear, actionable requirements.

In‑depth functional and/or industry knowledge; financial services experience required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities across initiatives.

High adaptability and effectiveness in environments with change and ambiguity.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

5–10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in financial services.

Experience supporting large, cross‑functional initiatives or transformation programs.

Proven ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.

Salary Range: $83, USD (Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay). Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401(k) 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT:
Northern Trust is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, nationality, ethnicity or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All…