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Director, IAM Governance

Northern Trust

Director, IAM Governance

full-timePosted: Aug 25, 2026Updated: Aug 29, 2026IL, Chicago

Job Description

About Northern TrustAs 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. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. 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. Major Duties :1. Manages the Technology Risk unit or function. Establishesperformance standards for the unit. Conducts the performancemanagement process, identifies training and career developmentneeds.2. Approves IS security architecture/designs, plans, controls, processes,standards, policies and procedures to ensure alignment with ISstandards and overall IS security strategy.3. Responsible for directing the development of techniques andprocedures for conducting IS security risk assessments andcompliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmwareand software for possible impact on system security, and theinvestigation and resolution of security incidents.4. Advises management on security effectiveness and recommendsenhancements. Develops, implements, and communicates anoverall strategy to meet both the business unit¿s and the corporation¿sstrategic plan. Directs the activities of the area towards accomplishingthose objectives.5. Determines staffing needs, makes hiring and firing decisions, handlessalary administration, and ensures resources are available toaccomplish priorities. Develops and manages diversity programs andprograms for the unit.6. Participates in developing the business unit strategic plan andsets goals and priorities based on the direction set for the unit.Follows through to ensure that objectives are met.7. Develops unit(s) budget and manages the expenses for the unit.8. Develops risk management and compliance programs and activitiesfor the unit.Knowledge :Requires excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, IT management and staff, vendors and consultants.Experience :Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and at least six, typically eight or more years experience in security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Salary Range:$137,400 - 240,400 USDSalary 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 AuthorizationApplicants 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). Working with UsAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. 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.

Locations

  • IL, Chicago

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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