About Northern Trust
A global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Job Title
SENIOR RELATIONSHIP/TRUST ADVISOR, WEALTH MANAGEMENT OH: R157020
Job Overview
The Senior Relationship Advisor role manages complex wealth management high net worth (HNW) and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) client relationships and delivers high-quality fiduciary and administrative services. Partner assumes primary responsibility for overall client satisfaction by collaborating with other members of the service team and appropriate NT resources to ensure timely delivery of exceptional service, issue resolution, effective communication of client needs to others, and coordination with client’s professional advisors to identify and implement advisory solutions.
Manages assigned account base of wealth management clients by working with client service team, clients and their professional advisors to develop a thorough understanding of the client’s needs and goals. Exhibits clear knowledge of governing documents and account agreements, depth of knowledge of fiduciary duties and applicable laws, including trust and tax law, estate planning techniques, financial planning, asset management and prudent investment principles.
Persuades clients by providing proactive advice on NT’s products and services, emerging issues, regulatory and tax changes, and appropriate actions for the client. Explains complicated concepts to clients in a thoughtful way using non‑technical terminology and offers advisory solutions. Maintains a working knowledge of various NT resources and utilizes fiduciary knowledge, experience and NT resources to identify opportunities for relationship enhancement.
Builds and maintains knowledge of NT fiduciary standards and practices, applies fiduciary knowledge and judgment to fiduciary relationships. Understands and complies with internal policies, processes and procedures to effect prudent risk management and judgment. Recognizes fiduciary risk issues and seeks appropriate resolution. Cultivates relationships with referral sources and external professional advisors to build the business; identifies and develops new business opportunities. Participates in community and professional organizations representing NT. Identifies opportunities to showcase NT expertise and thought leadership.
Travels to meet with clients where appropriate considering revenue, new business opportunities, or servicing requirements. Teaches and mentors less experienced partners. Provides leadership on fiduciary projects and committees. Works collaboratively with internal partners and external professional advisors in identifying client needs and goals and developing advice‑driven solutions for clients. Implements complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous issues.
Essential Competencies
12–15 years of experience as a relationship manager in trust administration, estate administration, estate planning, or related fields.
Experience working with high net worth (HNW) and ultra‑high net worth (UHNW) clients preferred.
Ability to manage a complex portfolio of over a million and/or billion in account under management (AUM).
Knowledge of fiduciary and financial products and services.
Technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal and operations.
Knowledge of fiduciary standards, principles and applicable laws and regulations.
Skills in negotiating, problem solving, delegating, leadership and sales.
JD, CFP, CPWA and other related professional designations strongly desired.
Leadership and organizational skills to determine the Business Unit’s goals, resources needed and to assess and develop the skills of staff.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $164,600 – 288,000 USD (Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay).
Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401(k) 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 (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).
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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
EEO Statement
APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENTIt is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.
Canada EEO STATEMENTNorthern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation or ordinance.
EMEA EEO STATEMENTIt is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.
USA EEO STATEMENTIt is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)
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Senior Relationship Advisor, WM
001 The Northern Trust Company · Chicago, IL, USA ·
- Pay:
- $164,600-$288,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time