Senior Business Analyst, Transformation Office

Northern Trust

Senior Business Analyst driving enterprise transformation initiatives at Northern Trust. Supporting large-scale change and collaborating with business leaders in financial services.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,100 - $141,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support large enterprise transformation initiatives, multiple projects, or a defined workstream within complex programs.
Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
Analyze current-state processes, workflows, and operating models to identify improvement opportunities.
Support the design of enhanced operating, service, and delivery models.
Serve as a key point of contact for Technology teams during solution design, development, and testing.
Conduct preliminary and detailed analysis to support scope definition, solution design, and execution.
Apply functional and industry expertise to provide consultative guidance to partners and project teams.
Define success metrics and support performance tracking in partnership with Program Managers and Data teams.
Prepare materials and participate in management and governance discussions as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong business analysis expertise with the ability to translate complex needs into clear, actionable requirements.
In-depth functional and/or industry knowledge; financial services experience required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities across initiatives.
High adaptability and effectiveness in environments with change and ambiguity.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5–10 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in financial services.
Experience supporting large, cross-functional initiatives or transformation programs.
Proven ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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Hard Skills & Tools

Business Requirements GatheringProcess AnalysisSolution DesignScope DefinitionPerformance Metrics Definition

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAdaptabilityIndependent OperationInfluencing StakeholdersManaging Multiple Priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree