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.
Role Overview
The Registered Associate II provides day‑to‑day support to one or more Financial Advisors by managing client service needs and acting as a key liaison between clients, advisors, and internal partners. This role requires a strong understanding of investment products, brokerage operations, and regulatory requirements to deliver high‑quality, proactive client service.
The associate supports client relationships through account servicing, onboarding, and trade execution while contributing to the development and execution of investment strategies aligned to client objectives and market conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for client servicing, including account opening, maintenance, and trade execution
Onboard new client relationships by preparing and processing account documentation, advisory agreements, and related correspondence
Support Financial Advisors in evaluating client investment objectives, risk tolerance, income needs, and market conditions
Deliver proactive, high‑quality service to clients, Financial Advisors, and internal business partners
Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Management, and relationship managers) to resolve client inquiries and requests
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date client information in the Client Relationship Management (CRM) system
Organize and maintain client records in compliance with firm, industry, and regulatory requirements
Act as a subject‑matter resource for associates and advisors by sharing technical knowledge and best practices
Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and support business process improvements within the function
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
FINRA licenses required: SIE, Series 7 or 7TO, and Series 63/65 or 66
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a client‑facing role within brokerage, investment advisory, or financial services
Strong working knowledge of investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options)
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Wealthscape, Morningstar Analytics, and Thomson ONE preferred
Ability to explain complex information clearly and effectively
Demonstrated ability to support and mentor less‑experienced team members
Work Environment
This is an in‑office position. All duties and responsibilities must be performed onsite.
Location:
26790 South Tamiami Trail
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Salary Range:
$64,125 - 105,925 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.
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 [email protected].
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.
