Northern Trust

Central Bank Governance Specialist

Northern Trust • $137K — $240K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of payment scheme, operations or risk management experience in banking
  • Strong critical thinking and detail orientation
  • Data-driven mindset with experience using MI for performance and risk management
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, including collaboration practices and Excel-based MI
  • Demonstrated AI fluency and experience with automation via Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex topics clearly
  • Knowledge of global payment scheme obligations (e.g., ACH, CHIPS, Federal Reserve)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee adherence to payment scheme rules and access requirements
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on payment scheme rules
  • Implement and map new and amended scheme regulations into processes
  • Ensure compliance procedures evidence payment scheme requirements
  • Strengthen preventative and detective controls across business functions
  • Participate in central bank working groups and share insights
  • Review incident reports to identify root causes and payment scheme impacts
  • Facilitate payment scheme audits and regulatory examinations
  • Manage and analyze various MI and data sets for timely reporting

Benefits

  • Balanced hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Comprehensive 401k and pension retirement benefits
  • Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off, parental and caregiver leave
  • Life and accident insurance, plus other voluntary benefits
  • Discretionary bonus program with potential equity component
Full Job Description
We are recruiting for a Specialist to join our global Central Bank Governance group as in individual contributor. The group performs oversight of Northern Trust's central bank payment scheme memberships ensuring scheme rules and requirements are adhered to on an ongoing basis, including annual scheme membership assurance. As a payment scheme expert, the successful candidate, provides proactive leadership and guidance to strengthen controls, ensure compliance and mitigate operational risk. This individual provides operational strategies to minimize risk and assure compliance with relevant legislation and obligations. In addition, they will provide consultation and advice to partners regarding controls and regulatory considerations. Working Model: Hybrid We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home. Major Duties - Oversight of Northern Trust's adherence to applicable payment scheme rulebooks and access requirements, including the Nacha Operating Rules (ACH), The Clearing House CHIPS Rules and Administrative Procedures (CHIPS), Federal Reserve Operating Circulars applicable to Fedwire/FedACH, and FedLine Solutions security requirements, and other schemes as required. - Serving as a subject area expert on payment scheme rules. - Ensure amended and new scheme rules & regulations are implemented into our processes and procedures in a timely manner, including the mapping and updating of regulatory rules. - Ensure that procedures are in place (and are being followed) to demonstrate & evidence payment scheme requirements. - Ensure robust preventative and detective controls are in place, well designed and operating effectively for business functions and drive recommendations to strengthen control. - Participating in and sharing lessons from the central bank working groups - Contribute to review of incident reports to ensure true root cause and payment scheme impacts are understood, actioned and resolved. - Build and maintain relationships with different stakeholders including Control, Resiliency Office, Regulatory Oversight, Risk, Compliance and Audit, - Act in capacity of facilitator for payment scheme audits and regulatory examinations where applicable. - Ability to manage and work with various MI and data sets; ensuring timely completion of MI and other ad-hoc reports as required. - #LI-GG1 - #LI-Hybrid The ideal candidate should have a fair amount of the following skills: - Payment scheme, operations or risk management experience, ideally from a bank / investment bank / custody bank background. - Strong critical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to 'go deep' to understand processes, controls, and regulatory / scheme requirements. - Ability to systematically assess and challenge existing processes whilst managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines. - Data-driven mindset - uses MI and data to measure performance, manage risk, and prioritize actions - Strong Microsoft 365 digital fluency, including SharePoint and collaboration practices (e.g., maintaining control artefacts, checklists, and evidence repositories), plus Teams/OneDrive and Excel-based MI. - Demonstrated AI fluency and applied use of Microsoft 365 Copilot, including experience building lightweight agents/automations (e.g., via Copilot agent capabilities / Copilot Studio or similar) to improve productivity, insight generation, and reporting outcomes. - Clear, confident communicator - able to listen, interpret, and convey complex topics with impact (verbal and written) to varied audiences. - Collaborative partner with strong stakeholder-management skills, able to work across business units and geographies and build effective relationships internally and externally (as appropriate). - Knowledge of global payment scheme obligations, e.g., ACH, CHIPS, Federal Reserve services, CHAPS, RITS, T2, SEPA, etc. - Self-starter able to operate independently in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment. - Relevant industry qualifications (or progress towards them) are a bonus. Salary Range: $137,400 - 240,400 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.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, and fiduciary and banking solutions to corporations, institutions, and affluent individuals. They have evolved with the changing needs of their clients and their world.

Northern Trust Careers

Joining Northern Trust means becoming part of a global financial services institution that is dedicated to providing expert guidance and innovative solutions to its clients. At Northern Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of leadership, diversity, and innovation, which makes us a premier destination for career growth in the financial industry.

Work You’ll Do

At Northern Trust, you will collaborate with some of the most talented professionals in the financial sector. Our team is committed to excellence and equipped with a diverse range of skills that contribute to our dynamic environment. Here, you will have the opportunity to lead projects that transform our services and drive significant value for our clients across the globe.

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Whether you are starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in the financial industry, Northern Trust offers a variety of job opportunities and internships that will help you achieve your professional goals. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, our company is actively hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and driven to excel.

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Northern Trust is at the forefront of financial innovation. Our employees are encouraged to think creatively and leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems. By joining our team, you will work on pioneering solutions that redefine the standards of financial services.

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Our team at Northern Trust is more than just a group of employees – we are a community. We value collaboration, and our culture is built on mutual respect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Working with us, you will experience a supportive network that is passionate about sharing knowledge and ideas.

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Learn more about Northern Trust
Size
21,100 employees
Market Cap
$18.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1889
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$6.1 billion
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