Northern Trust

Northern Trust

Head of Operations – NTAM Technology

Chicago, IL

No sponsorship$206k-$360kDetected 67 days ago
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58Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role78
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level IV · 4×
Level I$63,3361 entry
Level II$103,3342 entries
Level III$143,3543 entries
Level IV$183,3524 entries

This range already reaches Level IV — the maximum four lottery entries.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · General and Operations Managers (11-1021) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • This role operates at the intersection of business and technology, partnering with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into scalable technology solutions, enterprise platforms, and measurable business outcomes.
  • The position has accountability for technology strategy, portfolio execution, organizational leadership, modernization, AI adoption, operational resilience, and financial stewardship across a diverse global technology portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the modernization and transformation of strategic business platforms supporting client onboarding, reporting, investment operations, regulatory reporting, revenue oversight, and managed account capabilities.
  • Drive modernization, automation, cloud adoption, SaaS platforms, AI, and modern engineering practices to improve scalability, resiliency, productivity, and client service.
  • Lead global engineering, architecture, DevOps, quality, and software delivery teams.
  • Build high-performing leadership teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.
  • Drive agile operating models that improve organizational effectiveness and business outcomes.
  • Drive predictable delivery of strategic initiatives while balancing business priorities, vulnerability management, technical debt reduction, and operational stability.
  • Manage portfolio risk, dependencies, resource allocation, vendor relationships, and stakeholder expectations to deliver successful business outcomes.
  • Drive enterprise architecture alignment, build-versus-buy decisions, technology lifecycle management, platform simplification, vendor strategy, and reduction of technical debt.
  • Drive operational excellence and business value through platform modernization, automation, process optimization, and data-driven performance management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

  • MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Compensation

  • $205,700 - 360,100 USD
  • Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Benefits

  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning.

Company info

  • Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture.

Equal opportunity

  • Reasonable Accommodation
  • 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.

Visa & 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).
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