Sr. Trust Advisor, Global Family Office (GFO)
Northern TrustChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
164600 - 288000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Northern Trust is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that provides innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions.
Job Description
The Sr. Trust Advisor, GFO is responsible for managing a complex book of relationships consisting of principal and single-family office clients that require a mix of fiduciary, asset servicing, advisory services, banking, technology & reporting, and investment solutions.
Requirements
- 7-10 years' experience as a relationship manager in trust administration, estate administration, estate planning, or related fields
- JD, MBA, CTFA or CPWA is preferred
- Experience in working with ultra-high net worth (UHNW) and/or family-office clients is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
- Knowledge of fiduciary and financial products and services
- Technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal, and operations
- Skills in negotiating, presenting, problem solving, delegating, leadership, and sales are required
- Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff
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