Team Lead, Banking Ops (Global Banking/International Banking Corporation)

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

Responsible for day-to-day management of a small team within Banking Operations. The Banking Operations team oversees transactions processing, document processing, opening new business and maintaining and reviewing documentation on existing account. Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions

Major Duties:

• Day-to-day management responsibilities for a small team or sub team within Banking Ops
• Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions
• Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact
• May have direct interaction with committees and/or Senior Management Organizes the work of the team, assigns tasks, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work
• Possesses the leadership and organizational skills required to prioritize assignments and provide feedback to staff
• Provides training, conducts performance management and career development processes, handles staffing and disciplinary actions
• Provides input and support to budget management process
• Manages own work load/projects
• Ensures sufficient cover of all tasks is maintained in the team, including identifying and training partners as necessary

Skills and Qualifications:

• A College or University degree and proven Banking Operations work experience is preferred. Related Industry qualification (e.g. ACCA) is preferred.
• In-depth Banking Knowledge is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to develop periodic goals and to manage and motivate team members towards the goals set.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills are required
• In-depth Banking knowledge is required. Compliance background preferred.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.

Working Hours:

4PM - 1AM / 7PM - 4AM