Manager, SW Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Northern Trust scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Northern Trust
As 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. Develops periodic goals, organizes the work, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work
2. Maintains risk management and compliance programs and activities for their assigned group
3. Provides input and support to budget management process
4. Identifies business needs and develops conceptual systems design. May also provide input and validate system design
5. Ensures completion of management status reporting for projects, metrics and availability reporting
6. Advises systems staff on the impact of systems enhancements to existing designs
7. Provides project planning including docket prioritization and capital or expense budget considerations
8. Reviews and negotiates vendor software package contracts. May also direct management of vendor support statement of work
9. Markets systems products and services to other partners or clients. May also work closely with business unit partners to define and review Service Level Agreements and to ensure services meet or exceed business needs
10. Communicates with various business areas and outside vendors, consultants, and clients
regarding automation needs. May also help identify measures to improve applications stability and availability, sustain and improve cost efficiencies and productivity gains..
11. Ensures compliance with all audit requirements including change control procedures and data security.
12. Conducts performance management and career development processes, provides input for staffing and disciplinary actions and provides hands-on training to staff
13. Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
Knowledge :Knowledge of programming languages, various business applications, state of the art
technology, and current trends in the computer industry is required to consult with business unit
partners to determine effective computer utilization. Knowledge of various application designs and
programming techniques, usually acquired through related experience, is required to develop conceptual
system design. Analytical and problem solving skills are needed for systems guidance. Leadership
and organizational skills are required to develop periodic goals and to manage and motivate team
members towards the goals set.
Experience :A College or University degree in Computer Science and/or relevant proven work experience is required
Salary Range:
$114,500 - 194,700 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 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).
Working with Us
As 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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.