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Job description
Northern Trust is hiring a Product Manager (Accounting) — a full-time, based in London, United Kingdom role. Apply directly on Northern Trust's careers page below.
Product Manager (Accounting)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Remote Type: Hybrid
Time Type: Full time
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.
Role/Department:
The Accounting Product Lead is accountable for the strategy and evolution of the global accounting product suite, including portfolio accounting, daily unitization, plan allocation and related capabilities.
This management role serves as the single point of accountability across the enterprise, driving client value, commercial performance, and modernization while ensuring alignment across Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, and senior leadership stakeholders.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Asset Servicing Product Ownership
- Own the global portfolio of accounting products and capabilities
- Define product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap
- Integrate accounting, data, reporting, and service capabilities into cohesive client solutions
Strategic Leadership
- Define market positioning, value proposition, and competitive differentiation
- Lead industry analysis and innovation, including modernization initiatives
- Represent the organization in client engagements and external industry forums
Stakeholder Engagement & Enterprise Alignment
- Align Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders
- Engage senior leadership to drive strategy, prioritisation, and decision-making
- Partner with Sales and Relationship teams to shape client solutions
Commercial & Financial Leadership
- Own pricing strategy with accountability for product P&L and financial performance
- Lead capital planning, investment prioritisation, and business case development
- Drive revenue growth through a competitive and market-relevant product strategy
Execution & Governance
- Sponsor delivery across all stages of the product lifecycle
- Ensure adherence to governance, risk, and control frameworks
- Manage cross-functional dependencies, execution risks, and outcomes
The successful candidate will benefit from having:
Leadership Profile
- Strong enterprise leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Proven ability to drive alignment across complex, matrixed organisations
- Strategic mindset combined with strong execution focus
Skills / Qualifications
- Extensive years of experience in financial services, with significant product management experience
- Deep expertise in accounting, experience with Defined Contribution plan structures is a plus
- Proven experience managing global product portfolios and P&L ownership
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Work Authorization
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale-up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer-sponsored visa categories.
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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