Strategist,Marketing,Wealth Management Job Chicago Illinois USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute engaging content for Northern Trust Wealth Management that can be tailored across multiple platforms, including thought leadership, lead generation campaigns, sales collateral, social media, digital marketing, media relations, video production, client communications, and internal communications.

Partner with marketing leaders, subject matter experts and business stakeholders to provide input on communication messages, marketing direction and creative execution.

Monitor and analyze performance of content strategy through metrics, ensuring the content aligns with corporate brand messaging and business objectives, adjusting as necessary and ensuring effective distribution across platforms.

Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable and client‑focused content.

Interact with all levels in the organization to produce desired materials.

Ensure consistency of messages and brand through all communications globally.

Develop strategic partner marketing relationships and programs to achieve measurable impact.

Stay up‑to‑date with wealth management trends, competitive positioning, content marketing best practices, SEO and AI/LLM search optimization.

Independently work, with supervision only in the most complex situations, across the Marketing team to communicate measurable objectives and execute defined communications and content priorities.

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members while helping solve complex problems.

May lead functional teams or projects.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

In‑depth understanding of communications and content strategies within financial services or wealth management.
Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex financial, investment and planning topics for sophisticated audiences.
Experience developing content for varied channels/platforms including websites, social media, email, digital campaigns, video and podcast.
Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Adaptability to adjust content strategies based on market trends and performance.
Knowledge of wealth management, investment management, financial planning, estate planning, family office services or related disciplines is highly preferred.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Familiarity with SEO, content discoverability and AI‑driven search optimization strategies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and advanced verbal, written and presentation/communication skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires 5-8 years of working knowledge and experience in the relevant discipline. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism and/or Finance related field is highly preferred.

SALARY RANGES

$114,700 - $194,900 USD – a good faith estimate of base pay.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

Retirement benefits (401k 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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

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.

WORK‑MODEL

Hybrid – successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home based on a balanced hybrid working model.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at or discuss with the recruiter you are working with.

EEO STATEMENTS

North America:
Northern Trust is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. No discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, belief, nationality,…

Strategist, Marketing, Wealth Management