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.

The Global Head of Wealth Compliance is responsible for leading, developing, and executing the compliance strategy for the firm’s global wealth management business. This role ensures that the organisation meets all regulatory obligations across jurisdictions, maintains robust conduct and fiduciary standards, and implements effective compliance frameworks that support sustainable business growth, protect clients, and safeguard the firm’s reputation.

This is a senior leadership position that requires deep expertise in wealth and investment management regulation, strong risk management acumen, and the ability to influence executive‑level stakeholders globally. The role oversees a global team of compliance professionals and reports directly to the Global Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer (CCEO).

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with the CCEO to develop and execute the compliance strategy for Global Wealth Compliance in alignment with business objectives, regulatory expectations, and the firm’s risk appetite.
Provide forward-looking compliance guidance on business initiatives, regulatory change, and emerging risk trends.
Lead and enhance the end-to-end Global Wealth compliance program, including regulatory compliance, conduct risk management, financial crimes compliance (e.g., AML, sanctions), conduct adherence partnering with relevant peer leaders as required
Oversee the effectiveness of policies, controls, monitoring activities, and quality assurance across the Wealth business.
Support the Global Wealth business in the identification of emerging compliance risks and ensure proper monitoring, testing, and mitigation strategies are in place.
Support the Global wealth business in the identification of emerging compliance risks and ensure proper monitoring, testing, and mitigation strategies are in place.
Integrate Wealth Compliance activities with the broader Enterprise Risk Management framework.
Serve as the primary Compliance point of contact for regulators overseeing the Global Wealth business.
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and product teams on new initiatives, new product approvals, digital wealth solutions, and client onboarding models.
Provide clear, pragmatic guidance to support commercial objectives while protecting the firm and its clients
Lead interactions related to exams, inquiries, remediation activities, and regulatory reporting specific to the Global Banking and Markets business.
Partner with Compliance Senior Leadership Enterprise Compliance members to lead the implementation of the Wealth Compliance Program across the Wealth legal entities
Advise business partners, including senior management, on compliance risks specific to the Wealth business
Oversee compliance with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, SEC, FINRA, MAS, ESMA, ASIC, SFC).
Ensure effective regulatory change management for wealth‑related rules, including suitability, best‑interest duties, AML/CTF, sanctions, cross‑border marketing, data privacy, and consumer protection partnering with peer leads as appropriate
Participate in governance forums, and regional/legal entity forums as appropriate providing regular updates on compliance risk matters, inclusive of themes, regulatory developments, and significant incidents
Provide relevant subject matter expertise for training programs to ensure employees understand regulatory obligations and ethical standards.
Lead and develop a high-performing, globally distributed team of Compliance Officers.
Promote collaboration, professional development, and operational excellence.
Ensure strong succession planning and resource management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate some of the following skills:

Foster a strong compliance risk management and accountability across the Wealth organisation.
Champion behavioural expectations aligned with Northern Trust’s values and conduct risk principles.
Provide leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication
Deep knowledge of wealth‑related regulatory frameworks across major jurisdictions.
Strong understanding of investment products (e.g., funds, structured products, discretionary portfolios, alternatives, ESG offerings)
Abide by all regulatory and corporate requirements
Promote Northern Trust’s OneNT strategy of strengthening resiliency and manging risk, optimizing growth and driving productivity through the NT enablers of technology, talent and data.
Act as a role model and demonstrate cultural behaviours of being relentlessly client centric. Constantly managing risk, respectfully candid, intentionally inclusive and always accountable.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

15+ years of progressive Compliance experience
Deep knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (SEC, FRB, FCA, PRA, MAS).
Strong understanding of compliance risk management, conduct risk, and financial crimes compliance.
Proven ability to influence regulators, boards, and executive leadership.
Excellent strategic thinking, analytical skills, and judgement.
Strong leadership presence with outstanding communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MBA, CAMS, or other advanced qualifications preferred.

Salary Range:

$171,700 - 300,500 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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.

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 [email protected].

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.

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Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1889

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What believers are saying

Northern Trust extended BT Pension Scheme servicing on August 12, 2026, deepening UK pensions.
Northern Trust expanded Singapore unit-trust servicing with Perpetual, broadening Asia-Pacific distribution on September 2026.
Northern Trust Asset Management hired Amy Johnston on September 1, 2026 to drive institutional growth.

What critics are saying

Elizabeth Madden sued Northern Trust on January 28, 2026 over alleged trust theft.
Dave Fox retires by March 31, 2027, forcing a CFO search during execution.
Warwickshire’s £3.6 billion mandate barely moves a $20.0T platform, exposing commoditized pricing.

What makes Northern Trust unique

Northern Trust held $20.0T AUC/A and $2.0T AUM on June 30, 2026.
Its integrated wealth, custody, and fund-administration platform wins sticky mandates like BTPS and Warwickshire.
Chicago-rooted trust expertise still anchors Delaware and Nevada fiduciary services under Cynthia Brown.

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Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
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6 month growth

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Yahoo Finance

Oct 21st, 2026

Northern Trust unveils $3.5B buyback as CFO to retire and operating leverage hits 600 basis points

Northern Trust expects 500 basis points or more of operating leverage for full-year 2026, after posting 600 basis points of positive operating leverage in the third quarter. Management said the gains are sustainable and stem from a multi-year reorganisation around a capability-based operating model. Chief financial officer Dave Fox will retire after the first quarter of 2027. The company announced a new $3.5 billion share repurchase authorisation. Results included a $34 million pre-tax gain from selling its guardianship services business and a $14.7 million gain from the second Visa exchange offer. It also built a $5 million reserve after a commercial real estate charge-off. In the first quarter of 2027, Northern Trust plans to convert six Northern Funds, holding about $33 billion in assets, into ETFs.

cash.ch

Oct 6th, 2026

UBS transfers former CS fund administration businesses to Northern Trust.

UBS transfers former CS fund administration businesses to Northern Trust. The major bank UBS is transferring Credit Suisse's former fund administration businesses in Switzerland and Luxembourg to Northern Trust. It is thereby expanding its collaboration with the US financial services provider. 06.10.2026 03:05 The Swiss and Luxembourg UBS Management Companies would also expand their existing fund administration agreement with Northern Trust to investment funds for which UBS currently still provides this service, UBS announced on Thursday. UBS itself would withdraw from the fund administration business. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2027. According to the information, the migration of fund administration services to Northern Trust is to be implemented over a period of two years. UBS had already sold its Swiss and Luxembourg fund administration business for traditional investments to Northern Trust in 2017 and at the same time entered into a long-term service agreement. The CS fund administration business was integrated into UBS in the course of the CS takeover in 2023. Simplification of the Luxembourg company. At the same time, UBS wants to simplify the operating model of its Luxembourg Management Company, the statement continues. It wants to focus there primarily on the servicing of in-house funds. Universal Investment has been selected as the preferred external fund company. UBS thereby wants to ensure a long-term solution for its white-labelling clients in Luxembourg.

MarketScreener

Oct 5th, 2026

Northern Trust Wealth Management continues Northeast Region expansion with two Senior appointments.

Northern Trust Wealth Management continues Northeast Region expansion with two Senior appointments. Published on 10/05/2026 at 08:06 am EDT Business Wire Northern Trust Wealth Management has appointed Beth Emswiler and Andrew Borner as Senior Managing Directors in the Northeast Region. Emswiler is based in New York, while Borner is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, strengthening the firm's investment capabilities and client leadership in both markets. The appointments build on Northern Trust's recent hiring momentum, following the expansion of its Family Office Solutions team in New York and the addition of Senior Relationship Managers Gloria Fieldcamp and James Le Rose. "Clients expect us to understand both the complexity of substantial wealth and the personal goals it supports," Northeast Region President Katie Nixon said. "Beth brings considerable investment experience, while Andrew has spent his career earning the trust of families. Together, they will help us bring the full breadth of Northern Trust to more clients." Emswiler joins Northern Trust from Citi Private Bank, where she served as head of investments for Metro New York and led investment solutions for ultra-high-net-worth clients and family offices. Her more than three-decade career includes leadership roles across private banking, equities, sales and trading, capital markets and investment advisory. Borner brings more than 30 years of experience and most recently served as BNY's market president for Connecticut and Long Island. He was responsible for new business development and worked directly with individuals, families, trusts and foundations to develop and implement comprehensive investment and wealth plans. Northern Trust Wealth Management is a premier private bank serving affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses. Northern Trust Wealth Management, which combines deep expertise with innovative technology and service excellence, had US$534 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. The Northern Trust Company is an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. About Northern Trust Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2026, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$20.0 trillion, and assets under management of US$2.0 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261005894356/en/ (C) Business Wire - 2026

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Sep 29th, 2026

CORRECTING and REPLACING Northern Trust announces Chief Financial Officer transition.

CORRECTING and REPLACING Northern Trust announces Chief Financial Officer transition. * 3 hrs ago Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: NORTHERN TRUST ANNOUNCES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TRANSITION Northern Trust Corporation announced today that Dave Fox, Chief Financial Officer, has announced his retirement after a long and distinguished career in financial services. Fox intends to remain in his role through the end of the first quarter of 2027 to support a thoughtful and orderly transition. Northern Trust plans to conduct a comprehensive internal and external search for its next Chief Financial Officer. During this time, it is expected that Fox will continue to lead Finance and work closely with Michael O'Grady, chairman and chief executive officer, and the leadership team to help ensure continuity across the company's financial, regulatory, investor and strategic priorities. "Dave has been a trusted and valued leader whose judgment, discipline and financial stewardship have strengthened Northern Trust," said Michael O'Grady, chairman and chief executive officer. "He has played an important role in helping advance our strategy, support our clients and position the company for long-term success. We are grateful for Dave's continued leadership of Finance through this transition as we conduct a search for his successor." Since joining Northern Trust in 2012, Fox has made important contributions across the firm. As Chief Financial Officer, he has overseen Northern Trust's global financial strategy, functions and operations. Earlier, as President of Global Family and Private Investment Offices and Executive Vice President and Head of the Americas for Corporate & Institutional Services, he helped advance important wealth management and institutional businesses, bringing focus to complex client needs, strengthening business performance and supporting the company's continued growth and competitiveness. Before joining Northern Trust, Fox spent more than 25 years at JPMorgan in New York, London and Chicago, where he served in various leadership roles. Fox holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Columbia University's Graduate School of Business. He is a Life Trustee and former Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and is a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago. About Northern Trust Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2026, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$20.0 trillion, and assets under management of US$2.0 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit Mycarrollcountynews on northerntrust.com. Follow Mycarrollcountynews on Instagram @northerntrustcompany or Northern Trust on LinkedIn. Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/terms-and-conditions. Media gallery

Northern Trust

Sep 28th, 2026

Northern Trust Wealth Management expands Family Office Solutions team in New York.

Northern Trust Wealth Management expands Family Office Solutions team in New York. NEW YORK - Northern Trust Wealth Management is expanding its Family Office Solutions team in New York with the addition of Robert Ludricks III as Managing Director, Northeast Region, and Olof Akesson as Investment Director. Family Office Solutions provides ultra-high-net-worth families with institutional-grade capabilities and a dedicated team to help manage the complexities of multigenerational wealth. Built for sophisticated clients whose circumstances evolve but whose priorities endure, the flexible model coordinates investment strategy, fiduciary oversight, consolidated reporting, philanthropic advisory, family governance, risk management and lifestyle support. "Families with significant wealth increasingly face decisions that cut across their businesses, investments and long-term plans," Northeast Region President Katie Nixon said. "Bob and Olof bring complementary experience and strengthen the advice and services we offer entrepreneurs, business owners and multigenerational families in New York and across the region." Ludricks has more than 35 years of experience advising clients on investment management, wealth planning and fiduciary matters. He most recently served as Managing Director and Senior Relationship Manager at Brown Brothers Harriman. Previously, he spent nearly two decades at Bessemer Trust in senior advisory and leadership roles. Akesson's background spans more than 20 years in private markets, investment banking and client relationship management. He has spent the past decade advising single family offices, most recently as Managing Director at KABR Group. He previously held senior business development and sales leadership roles, including Managing Director at Benefit Street Partners, as well as positions at J.P. Morgan and HSBC. Northern Trust Wealth Management is a premier private bank serving affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses. Northern Trust Wealth Management, which combines deep expertise with innovative technology and service excellence, had US$534 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. The Northern Trust Company is an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC. About Northern Trust Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 30, 2026, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$20.0 trillion, and assets under management of US$2.0 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation.