Universal Banker

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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, all duties and responsibilities must be carried out onsite.

Under direct supervision, the Universal Banker will be responsible for delivering an exceptional client service experience while servicing clients with a full range of banking products and services. Interacts with clients in person, via telephone and email, responding to inquiries and providing information as requested. Responsible for executing and/or submitting various administrative and operational activities related to clients, banking products and services.

Primary activities may include establishing and/or submitting requests for new accounts, closing accounts, account maintenance, money movement, as well as addressing client inquiries.

• Executes and/or submits client account servicing requests within appropriate time frames, including but not limited to submitting wires and fund transfers, preparing required documentation, opening and closing accounts, maintaining accurate and complete account records, imaging of documents, and researching client issues.
• Handles paying and receiving activities, including cash transactions and daily balancing activities. Fully understands and adheres to all Wealth Management Lobby Banking Operations policies and procedures as documented on the Wealth Management Intranet.
• Develops a strong understanding of required steps involved with each request, communicating with relationship management and operations teams as appropriate to obtain necessary information to properly execute the requested activity.
• Maintains a strong understanding of policies and procedures and addresses the requirements of each activity in a timely fashion and in strict adherence with Northern Trust and Wealth Management Risk Management and Compliance guidelines and procedures, promptly escalating any issues and/or concerns to management.
• Develops a strong knowledge of the various business applications critical to client and account servicing, including online tools and seeks to expand knowledge of the latest enhancements to Northern Trust partner and client technology and/or systems in order to maintain highest standards of servicing.
• Assist with maintenance and servicing of Safe Deposit Boxes in offices where available.
• Keeps informed of new or existing Northern Trust and Wealth Management products, services and compliance requirements to respond to client questions and to assist in selling services which results in expanding the overall client relationship.
• Monitors banking reports as well as provides assistance with banking audits as directed by the Team Leader / Manager.

• Knowledge of federal regulation, banking guidelines, banking operations, products and services, acquired through related work experience is preferred.
• Strong client service skills, problem solving, and organizational skills are required to identify, research and/or resolve requests.
• Ability to think critically and to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 2‑3 years of related experience.

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…