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.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Global Head of Transfer Agency, the Global Head of AML will drive the firm’s global Investor Anti-Money Laundering program with a specific focus on AML risks across financial services operations. This executive role is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive AML framework that ensures compliance with international regulations, mitigates financial crime risk, and protects the integrity of investor transactions and relationships.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and execute a global AML strategy tailored to investor and financial services risk profiles.

• Guide global AML teams and coordinate with regional compliance officers to ensure consistent standards.

• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on AML and financial crime matters.

Investor AML Oversight

• Oversee AML controls related to investor onboarding, due diligence (KYC/EDD), and ongoing monitoring.

• Ensure robust screening processes for politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions, and adverse media.

• Collaborate with Investor Relations, Fund Operations, and Legal teams to ensure AML compliance across investor touch points.

• Be an engaged member of the firms investor AML risk governance committee.

Regulatory Compliance & Engagement

• Monitor and interpret global AML regulations (e.g., FATF, EU AML Directives, SEC, FCA, MAS) relevant to investor activity.

• Direct regulatory examinations and audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

• Maintain strong relationships with regulators and industry bodies.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Conduct AML risk assessments focused on investor profiles, jurisdictions, and transaction types.

• Oversee suspicious activity monitoring and reporting, including SAR/STR filings.

• Develop and present AML metrics, dashboards, and risk reports to senior stakeholders.

Training & Culture

• Design Investor AML training programs for staff involved in investor onboarding and servicing.

• Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organization.

Technology & Innovation

• Partner with technology teams to enhance AML systems, including transaction monitoring and screening tools.

• Evaluate and implement advanced analytics and automation to improve AML effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills and experience:

• The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of 10 years of Investor AML experience in financial services (preferably gained in asset servicing, asset management, hedge funds or wealth management).

• Demonstrate deep understanding of global AML regulations and investor due diligence requirements

• Knowledge of fund structures, investor onboarding processes and cross border AML considerations

• Proven leadership experience managing global teams and complex compliance programs

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strategic mindset, champion a hands on approach to operational execution

• High ethical standards and commitment to regulatory excellence

• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent are highly desirable.

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.