Registered Associate, Brokerage Service Group
Northern Trust
Chicago, IL0–37 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 13:10 ET · Verified open on LinkedIn 15 Nov, 13:45 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 37 years
- Must know
- OperationsBusiness analysisOnboardingMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- $67.5K–$111.5K a year
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office26%Operations19%Onboarding6%Business analysis4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 15, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Registered Associate, you will be part of the Brokerage Service Group at Northern Trust, a global leader in wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services.
Key Responsibilities
- Answers inbound calls to the Brokerage Service Group service center.
- Executes client account servicing activities, including:
- Processing wires and fund transfers
- Cash movement
- Gift processing
- Preparing required documentation
- Opening and closing accounts
- Researching client issues
- Develops a strong understanding of request requirements and communicates with NTSI operations teams.
- Addresses activity requirements in a timely fashion and in adherence with Northern Trust and Wealth Management Risk Management and NTSI Compliance policies and procedures.
- Escalates any issues and/or concerns to management promptly.
- Develops a strong knowledge of business applications critical to client and account servicing, including on-line tools.
- Identifies service efficiency and delivery enhancements, as well as process improvements.
- Assists with new partner onboarding.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Security/investment industry knowledge
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g., Microsoft Office 365)
Qualifications
- A College or University degree and/or some relevant financial services industry work experience is required.
- FINRA Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE), Series 7 or 7TO and Series 66 registrations are required or willingness to acquire within a prescribed time.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Range: $67,500 - $111,500 USD
- 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.
- 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.