About the Role
Northern Trust is seeking a highly experienced Specialist to join the Legal Entity Administration function. This individual is critical in ensuring that Northern Trust's legal entities across North America and EMEA operate in full compliance with global standards while meeting jurisdiction‑specific regulatory requirements.
As a subject matter expert, the Specialist will lead governance and administrative efforts to maintain and enhance the Legal Entity Framework. The role involves collaborating with global stakeholders to support regulatory reporting, compliance, and strategic initiatives, while helping shape risk‑aware business strategies aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Administer legal entities across assigned regions in alignment with global policies and jurisdiction‑specific regulations.
Maintain the Legal Entity Framework, including documentation, registration, and record‑keeping.
Implement and monitor governance standards and compliance procedures within the First Line of Defense (1LOD).
Track and manage legal entity obligations, including regulatory registrations and responsibility mapping.
Collaborate with Second Line (2LOD) and Third Line (3LOD) teams to support effective compliance and risk oversight.
Partner with internal stakeholders across NA, EMEA, and APAC to ensure consistent governance execution.
Align with the Global Regulatory Conduct Office on regulatory standards and reporting requirements.
Provide management reporting and insights on legal entity governance and compliance.
Support enterprise‑wide initiatives that enhance legal entity administration and regulatory compliance.
Skills/Experience
Several years of experience in legal entity governance, compliance, or corporate administration within financial services.
Deep expertise in legal entity governance and regulatory compliance, with the ability to interpret and apply global and jurisdiction‑specific requirements.
Proven success managing entity‑level obligations and governance reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong stakeholder engagement and cross‑regional collaboration skills, with experience influencing governance and compliance outcomes across NA, EMEA, and APAC.
Experience working with regulators, governance committees, and risk oversight functions to support enterprise‑wide compliance initiatives.
Ability to balance global policy alignment with local regulatory obligations, ensuring consistent and compliant execution.
Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities, including proficiency with governance and compliance tools.
Highly organized and self‑directed, with the ability to manage complex priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
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