Consultant: Treasury COO – Strategy & Execution

This role plays a lead role in the Finance / Treasury COO function, owning the delivery of complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives while strengthening governance practices and enabling data-driven decision-making. The position is suited for an experienced professional who can independently manage multiple priorities, apply analytical rigor, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment, influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders. 

Strategic Execution & Program Leadership 

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Treasury/Finance partnering with IT, Operations, Risk/Compliance and other related groups including shaping approach and defining success measures.  

• 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. 

Delivery & Ownership 

• 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. 

Analysis & Decision Support 

• 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. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• 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. 

Governance & Control  

• 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. 

Qualifications 

• 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. 

Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)