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Senior Consultant, Financial Crime Compliance

Northern Trust · Chicago, IL · $83,100–$141,300 a year · Full time

Posted Jun 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you improved a risk methodology. What changed and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have driven real enhancements, as the posting expects.

Tell me about a time you worked with many stakeholders who had different views on a risk rating.

What they are checking: Whether they can build agreement across assessors and business lines.

What would you do

A business line rates its controls as strong, but your review shows weaknesses. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge first-line ratings with evidence while keeping the relationship workable.

How would you explain the results of the risk assessment to senior management or a board committee?

What they are checking: Whether they can make the assessment useful for decisions at the top of the firm.

How do you make sure the risk assessment actually drives changes in controls rather than sitting on a shelf?

What they are checking: Whether they link the assessment to action plans and follow-up.

About the work

Walk me through how you would build or improve an enterprise financial crime risk assessment covering AML, terrorist financing, proliferation financing and sanctions.

What they are checking: Whether they understand inherent risk, control effectiveness and residual risk across all financial crime types.

How would you measure inherent risk across business lines as different as wealth management and asset servicing?

What they are checking: Whether they can design a consistent method across very different businesses.

How do FinCEN, OFAC and FATF guidance shape what the risk assessment needs to cover?

What they are checking: Whether they know the regulatory sources the program must align with.

What is proliferation financing, and why has it become a bigger focus for banks?

What they are checking: Whether they stay current on newer areas of financial crime regulation.

What data would you use to support your risk ratings?

What they are checking: Whether they rely on data like client types, geographies and transaction volumes, not just opinion.

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The full job description

As published by Northern Trust.

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. The key responsibilities of the role include: • Lead the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) risk assessment program, including a nti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, countering proliferation financing and economic sanctions • Drive ongoing enhancements to the FCC risk assessments and associated standards, methodology and processes and e nsure they align to applicable AML and economic sanctions laws, regulations and industry guidance. • Identify, document, and measure risk to assess the appropriateness of the company's FCC-related internal controls. • Work closely with stakeholders and assessors across the firm to deliver valuable and actionable risk assessment outputs, aligned to FCC priorities. • Establish written guidance on the appropriate implementation of FCC risk assessments and deliver training to assessors and other stakeholders. Act as the primary contact point within the Company for FCC risk assessment inquiries from partners. • Identify trends and emerging risks in the Company's businesses and legal entities, and at the enterprise level, based on risk assessment results. Guide management in developing or enhancing internal controls to minimize such risk. • Enhance management reporting on risk assessments and provide updates to governance bodies. • Interact with business partners, regulators, and internal and external auditors on regulatory topics. • Operate independently with in-depth AML and economic sanctions knowledge and serve as a subject matter expert on FCC risk assessments. • Manage projects, meet deadlines and balance competing priorities. The successful candidate will benefit from having: • Knowledge of risk management and the Company's strategic goals. In-depth knowledge of regulations and local laws acquired through formal education and work experience is required. Communication and analytical skills are necessary to consult with partners and analyze information and apply regulations. • 10 or more years of experience in AML, Sanctions or Financial Crime Compliance. • 5 or more years of experience focused on financial crime risk assessments. #Li-LK2, #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: $83,100 - 141,300 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. 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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