Northern Trust

Global Accounting Product Lead, SVP

Northern Trust$137K — $233K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 15+ years in financial services and product management
  • Deep accounting product expertise
  • Experience leading global product portfolios
  • Proven capability in a senior individual contributor role
  • Strong cross-functional partnership skills
  • Strategic thinker with execution focus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global accounting product portfolio across various capabilities
  • Set product direction and roadmap priorities with stakeholders
  • Integrate accounting, data, reporting, and service capabilities
  • Drive industry analysis and product differentiation
  • Represent the product in client and industry engagements
  • Shape pricing strategy and support business cases
  • Coordinate cross-functional dependencies and ensure governance compliance

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 & accident insurance
  • Voluntary well-being benefits
  • Discretionary bonus program, potentially including equity components
Full Job Description

Global Accounting Product Lead, SVP

Summary

Drive the evolution of Northern Trust’s global accounting product suite across fund, insurance, partnership, and related capabilities. Sitting within Asset Servicing’s Product Office, this role helps advance product solutions that support institutional clients across custody, administration, fiduciary, and data services.

This is a senior individual contributor opportunity for someone who leads through expertise, influence, and cross-functional partnership to help modernize the platform and deliver meaningful client and business impact.

Major Duties

  • Asset Servicing Product Leadership

    • Lead the global accounting product portfolio across fund, insurance, partnership, and related capabilities

    • Set product direction and roadmap priorities in partnership with key stakeholders

    • Bring together accounting, data, reporting, and service capabilities into cohesive solutions

  • Strategic Leadership

    • Serve as a senior product leader through expertise, influence, and sound judgment

    • Drive industry analysis, modernization initiatives, and product differentiation

    • Represent the product in client and industry engagements

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Enterprise Alignment

    • Partner across Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, and Compliance

    • Influence priorities and decision-making with senior stakeholders

    • Lead cross-functional outcomes through collaboration, credibility, and strong product knowledge

  • Commercial & Financial Leadership

    • Help shape pricing strategy and product financial performance

    • Support capital planning, investment prioritization, and business cases

    • Contribute to growth through a competitive and scalable product strategy

  • Execution & Governance

    • Support delivery across product lifecycle stages

    • Ensure adherence to governance, risk, and control frameworks

    • Coordinate cross-functional dependencies and risks

Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • 15+ years in financial services and product management

  • Deep accounting product expertise

  • Experience leading global product portfolios and contributing to product financial performance

  • Proven ability to lead in a senior individual contributor role

  • Strong cross-functional partnership and stakeholder management skills

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution focus

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Salary Range:

$137,400 - 233,600 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.

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.

Stay Connected

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.

Keep Up to Date

Stay informed with the latest career tips, industry insights, and professional growth opportunities—all available through our careers blog. At Northern Trust, we ensure that our team members are always ahead in the industry.

Job Alert Emails

Customize your experience by subscribing to job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. At Northern Trust, exciting and rewarding opportunities are always on the horizon, and we are eager to see where your talents can take us. Join Northern Trust today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and a diverse and inclusive workplace. Here, every position is a chance to contribute to something bigger and to turn your job into a meaningful career.
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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