Consultant – Treasury COO, Strategy & Execution

Northern Trust

Lead role in Finance/Treasury COO managing complex initiatives and partnerships for a global financial leader. Driving analytical rigor and governance practices for strategic execution.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $114,700 - $194,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Treasury / Finance partnering with IT, Operations, Risk/Compliance and other related groups
Structure workstreams and execution plans, ensuring alignment to priorities, timelines, and dependencies
Establish and maintain program tracking, roadmaps, and governance routines
Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation strategies in partnership with stakeholders
Execute with a high degree of autonomy, making informed decisions and trade-offs aligned to business priorities
Manage competing demands with clear prioritization and focus on timely, high-quality outcomes
Take accountability for end results, driving resolution of complex issues and removing execution barriers
Lead structured, multi-dimensional analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations
Develop reporting frameworks across cost, performance, and operational metrics
Identify trends and drive improvements in data quality and analytical processes
Challenge assumptions and shape decision-making through data-driven insights
Build and maintain effective partnerships across Finance, Treasury, Risk, IT, and Operations
Drive alignment on objectives, approach, and outcomes across stakeholders
Lead communication and change efforts to support initiative execution
Prepare and present materials that inform and enable discussion in governance forums and senior stakeholder settings
Drive adherence to risk, control, and governance practices, identifying opportunities for enhancement
Own tracking and resolution of audit actions and regulatory deliverables
Lead development and standardization of process documentation and reporting artifacts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in business analysis, consulting, or Finance / Treasury environments
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, organize and oversee complex workstreams, and deliver in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with sound judgment
Preferred experience in Treasury, Liquidity, Markets, or Finance COO functions
Preferred exposure to regulatory, control, or transformation initiatives
Preferred familiarity with data governance, controls, or audit processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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Hard Skills & Tools

business analysisdata analysisprogram trackingreporting frameworksprocess documentationrisk managementdata governanceaudit processesperformance metricsanalytical processes

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementproblem-solvinginfluencingdecision-makingprioritizationcommunicationautonomyaccountabilityorganizational skillschange management