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Northern Trust

Global wealth management and asset servicing

Global Head of Platform Engineering

Full-Time
$240k - $375k/yr+ Discretionary bonus + Equity component
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least 20 years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership role, is required.
  • Strong experience in platform engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure is required.
  • The candidate must influence without authority by motivating, inspiring, and guiding others toward defined outcomes without direct reporting relationships.
  • The candidate must use data and metrics to set priorities, optimize productivity, and deliver high-quality business outcomes.
  • The candidate must solve complex challenges within matrixed teams and fixed resource constraints.
  • The candidate must understand how the business creates value and translate strategy and requirements into high-quality solutions.
  • The candidate must have experience applying product management disciplines to internal engineering platforms, including vision setting, roadmap development, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment.
  • The candidate must translate business, developer, and platform needs into a clear product strategy, measurable outcomes, and an actionable backlog.
  • Knowledge of emerging technology trends, including artificial intelligence, automation, and intelligent workflows, is required.
  • Knowledge of modern continuous integration and continuous delivery practices, cloud-native architectures, and automation tools is required.
  • Knowledge of agile engineering and delivery practices is required.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST and data protection and privacy requirements is required.
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle governance and technical debt management is required.
  • Knowledge of software-as-a-service ecosystems and application portfolio rationalization and modernization is required.
  • Knowledge of information technology operations and service management, including incident management, reliability, disaster recovery, and business continuity, is required.
  • Knowledge of financial services products, services, data, and applications is required.
  • Awareness of risk, control, and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services technology is required.
Responsibilities
  • Own the end-to-end developer experience across build, test, deployment, and runtime by partnering with application engineering leaders across Engineering and BU CIO to understand needs, identify opportunities, and reduce friction across the software development lifecycle.
  • Design, build, and maintain DevSecOps integrations and pipelines to enable efficient, reliable, and predictable software delivery across the firm while ensuring platform stability and resilience.
  • Deliver developer productivity and flow metrics by collecting, integrating, and maintaining data and analytics across disparate systems.
  • Design, build, and maintain artificial intelligence agents that support the end-to-end software development lifecycle and contribute to more predictable, efficient software delivery.
  • Maintain common shared services and tools, including application programming interface gateways, Confluence, and other core engineering platforms.
  • Maintain current and approved open-source libraries and dependencies.
  • Lead the product management function for Platform Engineering by defining the vision, roadmap, and priorities for shared engineering platforms and services in partnership with engineering leaders and key stakeholders.
  • Drive adoption of common standards, tools, and practices across Global Engineering and BU CIO.
  • Establish standards for tooling, platform usage, and service reliability.
  • Modernize legacy engineering tools and workflows.
  • Implement and standardize agile delivery practices in partnership with Scaled Agile coaches.
  • Establish tools, technologies, standards, and best practices to accelerate agile delivery.
  • Own execution of the agile operating model in partnership with Scaled Agile coaches and continuously adapt processes to improve performance, efficiency, and outcomes.
  • Enhance software engineering productivity through continuous integration and delivery, automation, and innovation.
  • Drive adoption of agile practices and outcomes through tooling, enablement, and measurement.
  • Partner with Security, Site Reliability Engineering, Risk, Control, and Architecture teams to embed best practices into shared tooling and platforms.
  • Measure and improve engineering productivity using qualitative feedback and quantitative metrics such as DORA and cycle time.
  • Improve the stability of tools and platforms to increase developer productivity and enhance the overall developer experience.
  • Partner with the business and key technology stakeholders to transform the software delivery platform by infusing modern methods and tools, including artificial intelligence, to drive efficiency and improve speed to market for the Engineering and BU CIO teams.
  • Be accountable for platform delivery metrics, including stability, velocity, and other measures that demonstrate the success of the platform.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with application modernization, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering.
  • Experience leading teams through change at scale.

About the company

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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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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Hybrid Work Options

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Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
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

The Mirror Democrat and Savanna Times-Journal
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.