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Northern Trust Corporation

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Melbourne

AI generated summary

  • You must have extensive leadership experience, strategic vision, financial acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple units while driving organizational objectives.
  • You will drive strategy, resolve complex business issues, oversee unit activities, manage resources, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives while leading multiple functions.

Requirements

  • Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced critical thinking
  • Guided by organization functional strategy, has broad impact on the functional, divisional or regional results
  • This role defines and drives strategy and innovative solutions to address current and future business challenges and achieving organizational objectives
  • Oversees, plans and directs the activities for the Unit, ensuring that Business objectives are being met
  • Assumes accountability for financial and staffing resources, including developing and managing capital and expense budgets, liaising cross-function to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
  • Assumes full accountability for the performance and profitability of the area as compared to the plan
  • Seasoned leader with extensive business experience, and broad functional expertise, with focus on proactive strategic leadership
  • Responsible for managing multiple units or functions through the direct management of a group of managers
  • Develops, implements and communicates an overall strategy to meet both the Business Unit's and Corporation's strategic plan. Directs the activities of those areas toward accomplishing those objectives
  • Applies broad industry knowledge and commercial awareness to drive financial performance
  • Negotiates with senior leaders across the business
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
  • In-dept. Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to change
  • Knowledge of business strategy development is necessary to provide long term planning and to manage the profitability/performance of a major business segment
  • Leadership and organizational skills are required to direct the activities for the multiple units
  • Leads through subordinate managers; contributes to the development of functional/operational long-term strategy and develops annual business plans to ensure alignment
  • A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced critical thinking
  • Guided by organization functional strategy, has broad impact on the functional, divisional or regional results
  • This role defines and drives strategy and innovative solutions to address current and future business challenges and achieving organizational objectives.
  • Oversees, plans and directs the activities for the Unit, ensuring that Business objectives are being met
  • Assumes accountability for financial and staffing resources, including developing and managing capital and expense budgets, liaising cross-function to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
  • Assumes full accountability for the performance and profitability of the area as compared to the plan
  • Seasoned leader with extensive business experience, and broad functional expertise, with focus on proactive strategic leadership
  • Responsible for managing multiple units or functions through the direct management of a group of managers
  • Develops, implements and communicates an overall strategy to meet both the Business Unit's and Corporation's strategic plan. Directs the activities of those areas toward accomplishing those objectives

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Head of Transformation APAC role?

The primary focus of the Head of Transformation APAC role is to define and drive strategy and innovative solutions to address current and future business challenges, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience are preferred for this position.

How many employees does Northern Trust have?

Northern Trust has over 22,000 employees.

What kind of work culture does Northern Trust promote?

Northern Trust promotes a flexible and collaborative work culture where movement within the organization is encouraged and senior leaders are accessible.

What skills are necessary for success in the Head of Transformation APAC role?

Excellent oral and written communication skills, in-depth functional/industry knowledge, leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to apply broad industry knowledge and commercial awareness are necessary for success in this role.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Candidates should have experience leading through subordinate managers and contributing to the development of functional/operational long-term strategy, as well as developing annual business plans to ensure alignment.

Is Northern Trust committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Northern Trust values an inclusive workplace and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

How does Northern Trust handle reasonable accommodations?

Northern Trust is committed to working with individuals with disabilities and asks those needing reasonable accommodations to email their HR Service Center for assistance.

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Northern Trust Corporation

Dynamic careers. Brighter futures. Greater possibilities.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1889
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Northern Trust is a leading global financial services company that offers a comprehensive range of asset servicing, investment management, and banking solutions to individuals and institutions. With a strong emphasis on client-focused services, Northern Trust aims to build enduring partnerships with their clients by providing tailored solutions and exceptional customer experiences. Their expertise in asset management, wealth management, and asset servicing enables them to deliver innovative and reliable financial solutions that help clients grow, preserve, and manage their wealth effectively. As a trusted financial partner, Northern Trust's purpose is to empower their clients to achieve their financial goals and navigate the complexities of the global financial markets with confidence and peace of mind.