Northern Trust

Sr Product Manager, Goals Powered Solutions (GPS)

Northern Trust$114K — $194K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Product Management experience, ideally in financial services or digital platforms.
  • Experience leading complex digital platforms or enterprise product initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience required.
  • Advanced certifications in product management or Agile preferred.
  • Deep understanding of wealth management and financial planning concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead roadmap development and execution for the GPS platform.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance goals-based advice and client engagement.
  • Drive agile delivery across cross-functional teams and platforms.
  • Define product requirements, epics, and user stories for Agile delivery.
  • Maintain platform governance and product standards for operational excellence.
  • Integrate shared data and services for seamless user experiences.
  • Leverage client feedback and analytics to drive product direction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive retirement benefits including 401k and pension plans.
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off, along with parental and caregiver leave.
  • Life and accident insurance options.
  • Discretionary bonus program that may include equity component.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Sr. Product Manager for the Goals Powered Solutions (GPS) Platform is responsible for defining and executing the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of Northern Trust’s goals-driven wealth management platform. This role partners across business, product, engineering, UX, data, operations, risk, compliance, and security teams to deliver innovative planning and advisory capabilities that enhance advisor effectiveness, improve client outcomes, and support the continued evolution of Goals Driven Wealth Management. The role drives alignment across shared services, enterprise platforms, and business stakeholders to ensure scalable, reliable, and differentiated solutions.


Major Duties
  • Lead roadmap planning and execution for the Goals Powered Solutions platform and its supporting capabilities.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to define and prioritize capabilities that strengthen goals-based advice, financial planning, advisor workflows, and client engagement.
  • Drive delivery across multiple agile teams and shared platform domains, ensuring alignment of priorities, dependencies, and outcomes.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, UX, data, and architecture teams to design and deliver scalable, modern solutions.
  • Define product requirements, epics, features, and user stories to support Agile delivery and strategic business objectives.
  • Establish and maintain platform governance, business capability ownership, and product standards to ensure consistency, quality, and operational excellence.
  • Partner with enterprise teams to integrate shared data, services, and platforms that enable seamless advisor and client experiences.
  • Leverage advisor feedback, client insights, analytics, and market trends to identify opportunities and inform investment decisions.
  • Monitor platform health, adoption, performance, and business outcomes through KPIs and operational metrics, driving continuous improvement.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives, organizational change efforts, and go-to-market activities related to new platform capabilities and enhancements.
  • Support strategic planning, investment funding requests, and executive communications related to the platform roadmap and vision.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and advocate for goals-driven wealth management across the organization.

Knowledge & Skills
  • Deep knowledge of product management principles, roadmap development, product lifecycle management, and Agile delivery methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of wealth management, financial planning, advisory workflows, and goals-based advice concepts.
  • Experience working with enterprise platforms, cloud-native architectures, APIs, data integrations, and shared services ecosystems.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into scalable product capabilities and measurable outcomes.
  • Expertise in defining business requirements, product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Experience leveraging analytics, business metrics, and user research to guide product decisions and prioritization.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of risk, compliance, audit, privacy, and security requirements within regulated financial services environments.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple teams, dependencies, and stakeholder groups.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar Agile planning and delivery tools.

Experience & Education
  • 7+ years of Product Management experience, preferably within financial services, wealth management, or digital platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex platforms, shared capabilities, or enterprise product initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Advanced product management, Agile, or financial services certifications preferred.

Why This Role Matters

Goals Powered Solutions (GPS) is Northern Trust’s flagship goals driven wealth management platform, enabling advisors to deliver personalized planning experiences that align client goals, investment strategies, and financial outcomes. This role ensures the platform continues to evolve as a strategic differentiator by delivering innovative capabilities, modernizing platform architecture, strengthening enterprise integrations, and empowering advisors to provide more effective and scalable advice to clients.

Salary Range:

$114,500 - 194,700 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.

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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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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
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