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Sr Account Mgr, WM Advisory

Northern Trust · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jun 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the fiduciary or trust accounts you have administered. Which types were most complex, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with trust, estate and custody administration for complex relationships.

How do you make sure service requests you pass to operations partners are complete the first time?

What they are checking: Whether they gather the right details up front so requests do not bounce back and delay clients.

Tell me about a time you trained or guided a less experienced account manager.

What they are checking: Whether they can develop others, which a senior account manager is expected to do.

How do you keep track of many complex accounts so nothing falls through, like tax deadlines or required distributions?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable system for deadlines, since missed fiduciary dates carry real cost.

What would you do

A guardian asks to pay an expense from a guardianship account and you are not sure it is allowed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know guardianship accounts carry court oversight and check before money leaves the account.

A client is frustrated because a transfer they asked for last week still has not happened. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership, find the real blocker and keep the client updated until it is done.

A beneficiary calls asking for account details, but they are not authorized on that account. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they protect client confidentiality firmly while still being kind to the caller.

What would you do if you found an error in a past account statement that the client has not noticed?

What they are checking: Whether they put integrity first and escalate even when no one would have caught it.

About the work

How do you use a trust agreement or account agreement when a client asks for something unusual?

What they are checking: Whether they work from governing documents and know when a request needs legal or fiduciary review.

Walk me through the main steps in settling an estate account, from notice of death to final distribution.

What they are checking: Whether they understand estate settlement well enough to keep it moving and keep families informed.

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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: • Coordinates account administration for fiduciary, investment management, estate settlement, guardianship, and/or custody accounts for complex client relationships. • Develops and maintains working knowledge of governing documents and account agreements. • Receives service requests from clients and partners, and communicates to service partners; obtains appropriate information from partners and clients to facilitate service changes or transactions • Coordinates resolution of client issues; informs client of steps taken to resolve requests or problems. • Oversees development of appropriate action plans for client servicing events and ensures execution and follow-up; communicates with clients regularly to inform them of account set-up or status, document requests, or other information. • Engages the Client Support Services Team on execution of client servicing events, account opening and closing, cash movement, and fee set-ups. • Assists Trust Advisors, Estate Settlement Administrators, Guardianship Administrators, and/or Client Advisors in account acceptance process, discretionary request analysis and process, compliance management and annual account review process; ensures appropriate documentation is collected and imaged; ensures systems information is up-to-date; ensures accurate set up and review of fees; documents services provided, specialized procedures, and ongoing written communications with client as appropriate in managing daily activity. • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of various business applications critical to relationship management including client on-line tools. • Assists Trust Advisors, Estate Settlement Administrators, Guardianship Administrators, and/or Client Advisors with business development and client presentations. • Identifies service efficiency enhancements, process improvements, and service delivery using creative and proactive measures. • Able to serve as a key subject-matter expert and mentor to other more junior-level employees • May manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work of junior-level employees (but not a formal management role) • 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 The successful candidate will benefit from having: • Knowledge :Excellent oral and written communication skills are required • In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge of personal trust, estate, guardian and Advisory services and products, usually acquired through related work experience, is required • Knowledge of internal bank trust functions is required • Analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills are required • Highly flexible and adaptable to change • Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft) is required • A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is preferred. 5-7 years¿ experience in financial servicing or related experience/credentials preferred. 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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