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 Role

The Managing Director – NT(G)L Guernsey is a senior leadership role responsible for driving, influencing, and executing business strategy, governance, and external engagement for the assigned business unit and country.

This role will act as the country’s Open Markets Officer and Responsible Officer, with accountability for regulatory oversight, board representation, and governance of the legal entity. The individual will partner closely with regional and global leadership to support strategic initiatives, business growth, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Officer with full accountability for regulatory oversight and governance of the country’s business activities

• Provide overall oversight of office operations and partner activities across the Guernsey location

• Lead and influence execution of business strategy, legal entity initiatives, and governance frameworks

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators, government bodies, and industry groups to enhance market intelligence

• Support and cultivate C-suite relationships with asset owners, consultants, and other key market participants

• Coordinate with internal functions on audit, regulatory change frameworks, governance enhancements, and operational improvements

• Co-lead corporate and country-level initiatives including talent strategy, engagement, shared services, and policy implementation

• Lead or contribute to regional strategic initiatives aimed at business growth, efficiency, and market responsiveness

• Represent the organisation in regional commercial activities and external engagements

Skills and Experience

• Significant leadership experience (typically 15+ years) within financial services or a regulated environment

• Proven experience operating in a regulated role with strong understanding of governance and compliance requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with regulators, investors, government entities, and external stakeholders

• Strong leadership, business management, and strategic execution capabilities

• Experience working within a global, multi-business line organisation

• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills

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.