Senior Manager - Asset Servicing Data & Digital

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.

Job Title: Senior Manager – Asset Servicing Data & Digital

Role Summary

The Senior Manager – Asset Servicing Data & Digital Technology is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise data and digital platforms. This position combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight of large-scale programs to enable scalable, secure, and client-centric solutions.

The role requires deep expertise across full-stack engineering, modern data platforms, and cloud-native architectures, along with the ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver complex, high-value initiatives aligned to business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy & Architecture

Lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise digital and data platforms.

Define and drive adoption of modern engineering patterns, including:

Event-driven architecture and Pub/Sub models

Domain-driven design (DDD)

Microservices and containerization

Cloud-native architecture (Azure preferred)

Data engineering pipeline

Ensure delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient systems aligned with enterprise standards.

2. Application Development & Platform Ownership

Provide technical leadership across Portals, Datamart, and Datashare platforms, ensuring consistent architecture and integration.

Oversee full-stack development practices, including:

Frontend (React and modern UX frameworks)

Backend (Java, Spring, APIs, Python, Snowflake)

C++ is nice to have

Drive engineering excellence across the full SDLC, ensuring high-quality, maintainable codebases.

3. Strategic Program Leadership

Lead delivery of key business initiatives, including enterprise integration of Fenergo across Asset Servicing platforms.

Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technology solutions and roadmaps.

Manage execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment to timelines, quality, and client expectations.

4. Data Engineering & Platform Enablement

Lead development of enterprise data platforms, including Data Hubs, Data Marts, and analytics solutions.

Design and implement data engineering solutions that leverage Snowflake and cloud-based technologies.

Oversee data modelling, governance, and data quality practices to support enterprise analytics and regulatory requirements.

5. People Leadership & Talent Development

Build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Identify and develop top talent, creating an environment that motivates, challenges, and retains employees.

Promote best practices in technology, collaboration, and agile delivery. 6. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Collaborate with global business and technology teams to ensure alignment on strategy, architecture, and delivery.

Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders to provide status, risks, and solution direction.

Ensure adherence to organizational policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

7. Delivery Excellence & Commercial Focus

Drive execution with a results-oriented and commercially aware mindset.

Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to address complex challenges and drive outcomes.

Ensure efficient prioritization, planning, and delivery across competing initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

Strong experience in full-stack software engineering:

React / modern UX frameworks

Java, Spring Boot, APIs, Python, Snowflake, SQL

Advanced proficiency in:

Event-driven architecture and distributed systems

Domain-driven design (DDD)

Microservices architecture

Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Python and Snowflake based applications

Strong knowledge of:

Data modelling (relational, dimensional etc)

Data engineering and analytics platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)

Enterprise security and integration patterns

Leadership & Delivery

Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex technology programs.

Experience managing multiple teams and concurrent projects in a global environment.

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks

Domain Knowledge

Experience in Asset Servicing, Asset Management, or Financial Services preferred.

Familiarity with Northern Trust systems, platforms, and design patterns is desirable.

Behavioral Competencies

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and develop top talent

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Typically 15+ years of overall experience, including leadership of mid-to-large engineering teams

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI/ML or advanced analytics

Knowledge of regulatory and data governance frameworks in financial services

Exposure to modern data management tools and ETL frameworks

Working Conditions

High collaboration role requiring interaction across global teams

Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent initiatives

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.