Northern Trust

Client Payment Liaison Specialist, Global Banking

Northern Trust$118K — $175K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in payments services or related field
  • Expert knowledge of payment investigations, operations, and market infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of compliance, sanctions, and regulatory issues
  • Familiarity with SWIFT MT and ISO 20022 messaging standards
  • Proven client relationship management and communication skills
  • Project leadership experience with stakeholder management
  • Strategic and analytical problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior escalation point for complex payment investigations
  • Advise senior stakeholders on payment servicing and industry developments
  • Lead cross-border payment investigation resolutions with multiple teams
  • Establish servicing standards and governance frameworks for client services
  • Analyze client servicing trends to recommend strategic improvements
  • Conduct client service reviews and executive discussions on payment issues
  • Drive strategic projects and payment modernization initiatives
  • Provide leadership and coaching to client services team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive retirement benefits including 401k and pension
  • Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off and parental/caregiver leave
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Voluntary and well-being benefits
  • Discretionary bonus program potentially including equity components
Full Job Description

Job Profile Summary

Serves as the senior subject matter expert for Payments Client Services, providing strategic leadership and advanced expertise across payment investigations, correspondent banking, SWIFT messaging, and institutional client servicing. Acts as the highest escalation point for clients pertaining to complex payment matters and partners with leadership to drive service improvements, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and client experience initiatives.

Major Duties

  • Serve as the senior escalation point for the most complex, high-risk, and time-sensitive payment investigations and client issues.
  • Advise senior stakeholders, Relationship Managers, and clients on payment servicing matters and industry developments.
  • Lead resolution of complex cross-border payment investigations by partnering with Operations, Product, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Sanctions teams.
  • Establish servicing standards, operating procedures, governance frameworks, and best practices for the Payments Client Services function.
  • Analyze client servicing trends and recommend strategic improvements to enhance client experience, operational effectiveness, and risk management.
  • Lead client service reviews, executive client discussions, and remediation efforts relating to payment servicing concerns.
  • Drive strategic projects, operational enhancements, regulatory initiatives, and payment modernization efforts.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to Client Payment Liaison Consultants and Sr. Consultants along with building procedures and structure for Global Banking.
  • Maintain expertise in SWIFT standards, ISO 20022 migration, correspondent banking, payment market infrastructures, and emerging payment technologies.

Skills

  • Expert knowledge of:
    • Payment investigations and exception processing
    • Payment operations and market infrastructure
    • Compliance, sanctions, and regulatory considerations
    • SWIFT MT and ISO 20022 messaging
  • Excellent client relationship management, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Strong project leadership and stakeholder management experience.
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Salary Range:

$118,450 – $175,000

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.


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).

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.

Explore Job Opportunities and Internships

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.

Innovative Work

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.

Be Part of a Great Team

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.

Future-Proof Your Career

Northern Trust is dedicated to your professional development. We offer comprehensive benefits, diversity training, and numerous resources to help you grow your career. With our support, you can expand your skills, gain valuable experience, and achieve professional certifications that will enhance your career trajectory.

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Join Our Team

Discover the perfect role for you at Northern Trust by exploring our current job openings that match your skills and interests. We are looking for professionals who are solution-driven and eager to contribute to our legacy of financial excellence.

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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
NASDAQ

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