Brokerage Operations Associate Specialist – NTSI

About Northern Trust

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 Brokerage Operations Associate Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of NTSI by managing key reporting, transaction processing, and operational tasks. This role is part of a strategic transition of responsibilities from NTSI Finance to Brokerage Operations and will collaborate closely with Global Brokerage Ops, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely execution of financial processes.

Hybrid

• Prepare and deliver daily and monthly management sales reporting
• Track and approve invoices in coordination with Global Brokerage Ops
• Upload revenue and expense data into financial systems
• Process check deposits and identify incoming payments
• Execute and generate ad hoc reports as needed
• Set up wires for outgoing payments
• Provide formatted data for accounting close processes
• Support audit preparation and assist with regulatory reporting

• Work with NTSI Legal Entity CFO and Accounting teams on:
• FOCUS and SIPC regulatory reporting
• Financial audits
• Cash management
• Accounting entry compilation and approval

• Contribute to projects focused on:
• Expense and vendor management
• Client profitability reporting
• Revenue and expense reconciliations
• Cost center allocation improvements
• Automation of accounting preparation
• Data management and forecasting capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5 years of experience in financial operations or brokerage services
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and reconciliation processes
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting (FOCUS, SIPC) is a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL and financial systems
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

• FINRA licensing SIE, 99 or 7 and 27 preferred or willing to obtain with 90 days
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving responsibilities and enhancements
• Willingness to support transition planning and execution

Salary Range:
$95,600 – 162,400 USD

Salary 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.

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