Senior Analyst

About the Role Northern Trust seeks a Senior Analyst to support systems development and business automation initiatives in Chicago. You will provide input on performance reviews, partner with clients and internal partners to determine automation needs, and guide system enhancements, prototyping, and project planning to deliver reliable solutions.

What You'll Do

• Provides input on performance reviews for less experienced team members
• Interacts with partners and/or clients to determine business automation needs
• Provides business unit partners with ongoing systems guidance; acts as a troubleshooter
• Reviews and analyzes existing system enhancements and recommends modifications as needed
• Prepares materials and manuals and provides training to partners
• Prepares project phase reports, including requirements, feasibility, definition, and design. May also provide input to availability reporting.
• Directs and performs prototyped systems development and solutions
• Provides project support and project planning; develops test plans and user acceptance criteria. May also track bullet proofing tasks.
• More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas
• Delivers a work product that requires less revision
• Able to facilitate discussions and reach decisions
• Nice to have skills: Java, Spring, Azure, Oracle

What We're Looking For

• A college or university degree and/or some relevant work experience is required
• Knowledge of business processes, usually acquired through related work experience, is required to develop and support applications
• Advanced knowledge of programming, debugging, and testing systems' programs is required to develop and enhance complex business systems
• Analytical and problem solving skills are needed for systems guidance
• Ability to interact with partners/clients to determine needs and provide guidance
• Understanding of system development life cycle and project planning

Nice to Have

• Java, Spring, Azure, Oracle

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $73,500 - $117,700 USD per year
• Benefits include 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
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component