Data Analytics Engineer
Chicago, IL
- Pay
USD 114,500–194,700/year · BaseAnnual period assumed — pay source
Salary Range: $114,500 - 194,700 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
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- Sponsorship
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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).
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What you’ll work on
Full postingDesign data-driven AI solutions for complex business needs
Provide architecture direction for engineers on technical patterns
Lead technology proof of concepts to test architecture feasibility
Manage stakeholder and executive relationships through project management
Drive continuous technology transformation to reduce technical debt
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Expertise in designing data driven AI solution for complex business needs.
Provides architecture direction for engineers in support of a technical pattern.
Leads technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of architecture solutions.
Manage relationships with all stakeholders, with a focus on setting expectations and maintaining ongoing client satisfaction through effective project management
Drives continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debt.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Advanced data analytics skills using ML, AI and GenAI
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Expert understanding of relational and dimensional database design
- Experience with various technical programming languages
- Understanding of data security, cyber-security and PII management
Qualification wording
Advanced data analytics skills using ML, AI and GenAI.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required.
Expert level understanding of relational database concepts, dimensional database concepts and database architecture and design
Experience with various technical programming languages, and phase report studies is required.
Understanding of data security, cyber-security and PII management
Education & alternatives
Experience : - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required. - Seasoned expert with technical and business knowledge and functional expertise that has been developed over several years.
Tools in this posting
- NoSQL
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- Understanding of data security, cyber-security and PII management - Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL data stores, methods and approaches. Roles and Responsibilities:
About Northern Trust
Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
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Job description
About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Title: Data Analytics Engineer
Key skills required for the role:
- Advanced data analytics skills using ML, AI and GenAI.
- Expertise in designing data driven AI solution for complex business needs.
- Investment Management or Asset Management experience recommended.
- Expert level understanding of relational database concepts, dimensional database concepts and database architecture and design, ontology and taxonomy design.
- Intellectual curiosity, inclination for independent and self-directed work, and attention to detail.
- Professional experience driving change, transformation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Manage relationships with stakeholders and executive leadership to achieve business outcomes
- Understanding of data security, cyber-security and PII management
- Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL data stores, methods and approaches.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage relationships with all stakeholders, with a focus on setting expectations and maintaining ongoing client satisfaction through effective project management and a strong commitment to customer service.
- Evangelize data strategist working through design, documentation, review and cross team negotiations to support strategic business and technology goals.
- Displays thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principals and technology
- Leads technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of architecture solutions.
- Provides architecture direction for engineers in support of a technical pattern.
- Drives continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debt. Continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of the architecture.
- Looks for opportunities to capitalize on technology advances through analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential impact on the enterprise.
- Participates in defining target state technology architecture and roadmaps. Ensures alignment of IT initiatives with the target state.
- Contribute to a fast-paced Agile team and participate in multiple aspects of planning, documentation, execution, testing and launch of projects
- Interface with global teams to collaborative work on business deliveries.
- Strong grasp of value creation and business capability models for large scale technology platforms.
Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required.
- Seasoned expert with technical and business knowledge and functional expertise that has been developed over several years.
- Experience in systems analysis and application program development.
- Experience with project feasibility, definition requirements, design and/or project leadership.
- Experience with various technical programming languages, and phase report studies is required.
Salary Range:
$114,500 - 194,700 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
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).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
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- Pay
Salary Range: $114,500 - 194,700 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
- Location & working pattern
Chicago, IL
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- Work authorization
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Work Authorization 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). Working with Us
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