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Specialist, Data Governance (Data Product Manager - Wealth Management)

Northern Trust

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
115k-195k
16 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The role involves joining the Wealth Management Data and Analytics team as a Data Product Manager specializing in Data Governance, focusing on stewardship and product ownership of core wealth data domains within the Wealth Management Data Cloud.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the data product owner for balances, positions, and tax lots, ensuring data is fit-for-purpose, well-documented, and governed across its lifecycle.
  • Define and maintain metadata, lineage, and quality standards for assigned data domains using enterprise tools such as Collibra and Snowflake.
  • Build and maintain data management artifacts (e.g., data dictionaries, lineage diagrams, quality rules, stewardship assignments) in alignment with the enterprise data strategy and governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with data stewards, engineers, and business stakeholders to prioritize enhancements, resolve data quality issues, and align on product roadmaps.
  • Lead the development and execution of data governance frameworks, policies, and controls in alignment with enterprise data strategy.
  • Represent Wealth Management in enterprise data governance forums and contribute to the evolution of federated data governance models.
  • Partner with compliance, risk, and legal teams to ensure data usage adheres to regulatory and privacy requirements.
  • Drive adoption of data products by evangelizing their value and ensuring they are discoverable, accessible, and well-supported.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in data governance, data product management, or data strategy roles within financial services, preferably wealth management.
  • Deep understanding of investment data structures, particularly balances, positions, and tax lots.
  • Proven experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra), cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake), and data cataloging practices.
  • Strong knowledge of data quality management, metadata standards, and regulatory data compliance (e.g., SEC, FINRA).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across business and technology teams.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Data Science, or a related field.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a federated data governance model.
  • Familiarity with Agile product management methodologies.
  • Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., DCAM, CDMP).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Data Science, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $114,700 - 194,900 USD.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension).
  • Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, disability).
  • Paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
  • Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working at Northern Trust

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability embolden exploration of new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and the company is committed to community service and an inclusive workplace that values flexibility and diversity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 8, 2025
Salary115k-195k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Northern Trust

Website

northerntrust.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

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