Description

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.

Role/Department:

The role holder will act as the Pre-Approval Controlled Functions (PCF) PCF-42 Chief Operating Officer for the Northern Trust Company Ireland Branch (TNTC-IB)*, subject to Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) approval.

In support of these duties, this role will also be responsible for overseeing the operational delivery of Banking & Markets products to institutional clients in European Union (EU) countries. The role is designated as a Material Risk Taker (MRT).

*subject to CBI authorisation.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

The successful candidate will benefit from having :

• Provide senior operational oversight of Institutional Banking and Capital Markets services for the Ireland Branch and EU clients, including transaction banking, deposits and multi-currency accounts, lending, FX, securities lending, sponsored repo, and transition management services.
• Perform day-to-day PCF-42 responsibilities for TNTC-IB h in line with approved Statements of Responsibilities and CBI requirements.
• Maintain end-to-end oversight of the operating model and resiliency framework, including delivery of key initiatives and change programmes across the EU region.
• Partner with Branch, Banking, and TNTC-IB leadership to set priorities and drive effective execution of business objectives.
• Work closely with first and second lines of defence to ensure compliance with regulatory, operational, and corporate policies, standards, and control frameworks.
• Strengthen governance processes by embedding clear evidence of challenge, review, decision-making, and accountability across key operational activities.
• Oversee management information and reporting to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with governance and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong awareness of the applicable risk, regulatory, economic, and legislative environment, collaborating with Risk and Compliance to ensure effective systems and controls.
• Represent TNTC-IB in regulatory engagements, audits, and examinations, providing appropriate documentation and responses.
• Provide leadership that promotes collaboration, transparency, and effective communication, while fostering a strong risk and conduct culture.
• Set the tone from the top by embedding ownership, ethical behaviour, and accountability in line with the Central Bank of Ireland Individual Accountability Framework and Northern Trust's global conduct standards.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the financial services industry, including senior-level banking and regulatory experience in Ireland.
• Strong knowledge of risk and controls frameworks, including AML/KYC.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels, including senior leadership and regulators.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to manage conflict and operate effectively under pressure and ambiguity.
• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and self-motivated, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including setting objectives, allocating resources, and developing teams.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and risk mitigation practices
• Experience establishing or expanding banking or capital markets products in Ireland and/or the EU is advantageous.

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. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern 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.