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.

Role Summary

Northern Trust is a preeminent global financial institution with a distinct ability to deliver holistic solutions to large, complex institutions by leveraging its broad range of asset management, wealth management, asset servicing and capital markets and banking services and a centuries old reputation for high quality service, deep expertise and unwavering integrity.  

The Head of Responsible Investing is a key leadership role within Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) – a global investment manager overseeing ~$1.3 trillion in AUM* – and will be responsible for leading our $172 billion* global responsible investing platform across EMEA, APAC and North America. The ideal candidate will have an extensive experience as a recognized leader and investor/ researcher in sustainable investing with track record of investment performance and demonstrated commitment and experience working with various ESG-oriented industry groups, regulatory agencies, and academic groups globally. They will have proven leadership experience within a global multibillion financial institution, and deep knowledge across various areas of sustainable investing including portfolio management integration, data and research, product, reporting, client facing, regulations and varying regional investor preferences.

This role will report directly to the president of NTAM and serve on the Global Executive Group in addition to serving on various subsidiary boards and governance committees across the regions. The role is based in London.

Responsibilities:

Develop and facilitate the execution of a holistic business strategy for our responsible investing platform, targeting expansive growth over the next 3-5 years across global markets.Lead team that engages with key internal and external stakeholders, including clients, prospects, industry groups and regulatory bodies, to promote our expertise, ensure transparency and address sustainability concerns in the marketplace.Lead team responsible for research, ESG data and the integration of ESG as risk factors within every asset class, and establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, policies and accountability mechanisms to ensure compliance and consistent investment and business practices.Drive industry-leading sustainability thought leadership and research that enables innovation across the platform, increases client engagement and positions NTAM as a thought leader in the marketplace.Oversee regulatory affairs and development of local capabilities tailored to the regional clientele, as it relates to our sustainable investing platform. Expand regional solutions that leverage multiple offerings across Northern Trust that increases our relevance with local investment management clients.Serve as a key leader in each region – helping to develop and execute strategies to attract, develop and grow internal talent across the business.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills:

Exceptional collaborator and team-minded professional; driven by integrity and excellenceStrong leader, who promotes and champions a high performance and innovation culture within the organizationExpertise across various local markets globally – specific focus on U.K., Benelux, Nordics, Australia and Canada.Critical thinker with problem solving abilities who is able to navigate large organizations and organize resources to effectively prioritize issues and respond to clients and senior managementAn industry thought leader with deep knowledge across various areas of sustainable investing including portfolio integration, research, regulations and varying regional investor preferencesStrong communication skills, ability to communicate complex topics in a simple and concise manner to a range of audiencesProven ability to build, develop and motivate high-performing teamsExisting industry profile and relationships that can accelerate business growth and bring new perspectives and best practices to the organizationAbility to think strategically, execute with precision and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Necessary Experience and Education:

Extensive investment management experience, including as a portfolio manager, or leader of portfolio managers, or research practitioner with direct experience integrating ESG risk factors into portfoliosExperience with roles covering investments, distribution, product with evidence of increasing leadership responsibility.Experience working with global markets in EMEA and APACRecognized leader integrating sustainability to increase investment performanceA bachelor’s degree with an MBA or CFA highly desired.

*AUM as of March 31, 2024

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

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.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.