Consultant, Policy Governance

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.

Role Summary:

Northern Trust is seeking a highly organised and proactive Policy Governance Consultant to join our team. The Policy Governance Consultant will be responsible for assisting with the oversight of the identification, development, implementation, and management of governing documents (policies, standards, procedures) within the COO. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, effective risk management, and the smooth operation of our governance framework.

Major Duties:

• Support Document Owners in fulfilling governing document management responsibilities and determining document scope.

• Coordinate approval governance and ensure appropriate stakeholder involvement.

• Liaise with Enterprise policy owners and managers on impact and communication of global policies on the COO, including the move of ownership from the 2LOD to the 1LOD and those with entity impact.

• Maintain and manage the inventory of governing documents, including renewal cycles and retirement processes.

• Identify and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for document development and review.

• Provide review and challenge for governing documents within the Business Unit or Corporate Function.

• Advise on the creation, approval, implementation, and retirement of governing documents.

• Ensure documents adhere to policy, style guides, and classification standards.

• Coordinate communications and training for stakeholders regarding new or revised policies.

• Oversee implementation plans, monitor adherence, and escalate exceptions or breaches as necessary.

• Aggregate and report on governing document exceptions and breaches.

• Maintain a calendar to track regular review cycles and document ad-hoc reviews and updates.

• Liaise with the Governing Documents Office (GDO), governing bodies and other relevant parties for governance, reporting, and escalation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate inventories, ensures compliance, and conducts quality control reviews.

• Project Management: Manages timelines, implementation plans, and coordinates multiple stakeholders.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for policy drafting, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery.

• Analytical Thinking: Reviews, challenges, and improves governing documents and processes.

• Collaboration: Works effectively with SMEs, document owners, and cross-functional teams.

• Problem Solving: Identifies issues, escalates appropriately, and proposes solutions for exceptions and breaches.

• Change Management: Supports organisational change through policy updates and training.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with document management systems and policy repositories.

Experience and Qualification:

• Proven experience in policy management, governance, risk, or compliance within a regulated environment (e.g., financial services, legal, corporate governance).

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex documentation processes.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards relevant to the organisation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage document lifecycles, including development, approval, publication, implementation, and monitoring.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, training coordination, and change management.

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 Manila Office

The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 — driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth. Learn more.