At Northern Trust, we place a huge value on “fit” – our clients, the services we provide, the technology we create, and most importantly, the partners we hire.

So, before we ask you to apply for a specific role, we want to get to know you - what you value, how you solve problems, what you aspire to, and whether we’re a good “fit” for your skills and career goals. If we both agree it’s a good match, we will work to find the right role for you.

Why Northern Trust?

• Growth and opportunity - Our employees have grown with our business, expanding their skills, their roles and their earning potential. Movement within the company is encouraged, opening up a variety of opportunities for advancement and growth well into the future.

• Unique Culture - People matter at Northern Trust - senior leaders are accessible and vested in mentoring employees early in their career. At Northern Trust, you’ll be part of a collaborative work culture that emphasizes balance. Our employees work hard, but also have interests outside of the office. We offer work from home and alternate work hours so employees can balance their professional and private lives.

• Stability - We’ve been around for 129 years. We manage more than $1 trillion in assets, and we’re entrusted with safeguarding more than $10 trillion more on behalf of institutions and individuals around the world. We’re renowned for our financial strength and long-term stability. Northern Trust provides employees challenging work with peace of mind knowing we’ll be around for the long term.

• Do work that matters - Northern Trust is committed to contributing to the communities we serve. In addition to opportunities for volunteering and community service for employees, our clients include research institutions, museums, foundations, universities, and philanthropists who collectively invest tens of billions in fostering positive change around the world.

We’d love to learn more about how your experience and areas of interest could be the right fit with a diverse, ethical company that is also one of the world’s most admired:

“Ranked #1, America’s Best Employers for Diversity” (Forbes Magazine, 2018)

“A World's Most Ethical Company” (Ethisphere Institute, 2017 – 4th Consecutive Year)

“World’s Most Admired Companies” (Fortune Magazine, 2018 – 12th Consecutive Year)

Tempe Entry Level Opportunities

Our new Tempe facility is the epicenter of our growth in North America so there is ample opportunity for trying your hand at new things like helping launch a new business line or transition a new function to the region. There is no shortage of opportunities for employees early in their career to gain experience and help drive meaningful change.

Our Tempe Operating Facility is a modern workspace featuring state of the art technology to help partners work smarter and better. From agile workspace design to next-generation technology we’ve built our facilities to make it easier to work, collaborate and succeed.

Northern Trust entry level hires begin their career by gaining a strong foundation within our core businesses. Working with sophisticated clientele, new partners will learn and develop skills in client servicing, relationship management analysis and reporting.

Areas of opportunity could include, but are not limited to:

• Global Fund Services (GFS) serves the investment management community through a range of administrative and operational solutions that provide data to support investment strategy and meet the needs of front office professionals, operations teams, investors and regulators.

• Hedge Fund Services (HFS) is a leading provider of middle and back office administration services to hedge funds and other organizations with complex assets and strategies.

There will be 3 stages of the application process. Upon completion of all steps, our recruiters will work with selected candidates on identifying the best role for them.

1.  Online application - Create a profile and upload your resume.  If your online application is successful you will be invited to step #2.
   

2.  On-demand video interview - This is an opportunity to tell us more about you and your career goals, how you work and why you are interested in working for Northern Trust. (You will receive an email with the subject "Northern Trust 2019 Entry Level - Tempe invitation.")
   

3.  Career eNTry assessment – Applicants are given scenarios typically experienced at Northern Trust and asked how they would respond. (You will receive an email with the subject "Northern Trust - Candidate Assessment invitation.")
   

Throughout this process you will learn more about life as an entry level hire at Northern Trust, and we will understand your fit as a candidate for our roles and company.

Specific skills will of course depend upon specific roles, but generally speaking, we’re looking for individuals who bring:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in a related field and/or equivalent work experience
• For select roles, a Master's in Accounting and/or working towards CPA eligibility is preferred
• Active communicator with leadership, teamwork and client service abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Passion for learning with ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments
• Well-rounded with an appreciation of diversity and inclusion
• Knowledge of and interest in the financial services industry

We do not/will not sponsor candidates for work authorization, including H-1B petitions for this role.

We have guided the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions since 1889. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 22,000 employees in more than 20 countries across five core business units.