Central Region Sales Leader - Wealth Management

Central Region Sales Manager - Wealth Management

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Growth Architecture
• Develop growth plans in collaboration with Region Presidents and senior leaders that align to Wealth Management's strategic priorities and utilize the Global Sales Organization's growth framework
• Identify new market opportunities and design go-to-market plans to capture share.
• Build strategic partnerships and foster relationships with key stakeholders to expand reach.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform decision-making.
• Sales Excellence
• Drive consistent achievement of sales targets and profitability goals.
• Lead implementation of enhanced sales processes, tools, and methodologies to optimize performance.
• Monitor pipeline health and forecast accuracy, ensuring timely reporting and insights.
• Champion client-centric selling and ensure alignment with Northern Trust brand.
• Leadership & Coaching
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sales professionals to maximize potential.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to enhance individual and team performance.
• Conduct ongoing external talent mapping and develop hiring pipeline.
• Lead team in alignment with Northern Trust culture behaviors.
• Operational Execution
• Ensure appropriate sales incentive management and allocation based on performance.
• Drive compliance with FINRA, SEC regulations and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Oversee operational processes including territory planning, resource allocation, and expense management.
• Leverage data-driven insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Wealth Management practices, Marketing, Finance and others to deliver seamless execution.
• Knowledge & Skills
• Broad industry and fiduciary product knowledge.
• Understanding of estate and tax planning regulations.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Education & Experience
• College degree and/or relevant financial services experience.
• Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and building high-performing teams.
• Leadership experience in Wealth Management sales highly valued.
• Industry credentials (CFA, CFP, CPA, CPWA, CIMA) preferred.
• Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses required.
• Salary Range
• $171,700 - 300,500 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.