Manager, Wealth Management Fraud Prevention

About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Position Summary
The Wealth Management (WM) Fraud Prevention Manager leads the WM Fraud Prevention Program within WM Business Unit Control, with responsibility for program strategy, governance, control effectiveness, fraud risk oversight, education, metrics, issue remediation, and emerging risk identification.
The role partners with Global Fraud, Operations, Compliance, Risk Management, Technology, Audit, Legal, and WM business leaders to strengthen the fraud control environment, implement fraud prevention capabilities, and protect clients and the organization from fraud-related risks.
The manager will lead a team of fraud specialists, setting priorities and driving execution across WM.
Major Duties
Program Leadership and Strategy
Lead the WM Fraud Prevention Program, including strategic priorities, roadmap development, and alignment with enterprise fraud-risk objectives
Strengthen fraud risk management capabilities, controls, governance routines, reporting, and partner awareness across WM
Serve as the primary WM Control representative for fraud-related initiatives, working groups, and emerging risk discussions
People Leadership
Manage, develop, and coach fraud prevention team and supporting control professionals
Set team priorities, performance goals, development plans, and resource allocation across program needs
Promote accountability, collaboration, succession planning, and continuous improvement
Fraud Risk Management
Oversee fraud risk assessments for products, services, processes, client interactions, and technology initiatives
Ensure fraud risk considerations are incorporated into business changes, new-product reviews, technology enhancements, and strategic initiatives
Provide challenge and guidance on fraud-control design, effectiveness, escalation, and remediation of material risks or gaps
Fraud Prevention and Control Oversight
Lead initiatives to prevent, detect, and mitigate fraud across WM
Partner with Global Fraud, Technology, Operations, and business teams to implement and enhance fraud-control capabilities
Evaluate control effectiveness and support improvements in monitoring, authentication, analytics, and client-protection capabilities
Governance, Metrics, and Reporting
Establish and maintain fraud-related KRIs, metrics, dashboards, and reporting routines
Analyze internal losses, fraud events, emerging threats, and industry trends to assess risk exposure and program effectiveness
Deliver executive reporting and governance materials for senior leadership and committees
Training and Awareness
Oversee fraud-prevention training, awareness, and communications for WM partners and clients
Promote timely awareness of emerging threats, industry trends, and fraud prevention responsibilities
Partner with business leadership to reinforce a strong fraud-risk culture across WM
Issue Management and Regulatory Engagement
Oversee remediation of fraud-related audit findings, control gaps, risk issues, loss events, and significant fraud matters
Ensure corrective actions are sustainable, effective, and completed within required timelines
Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, independent reviews, and related investigations
Stakeholder Management
Develop partnerships with senior leaders across WM and enterprise functions
Influence decision-making through risk-based recommendations, data-driven insights, and stakeholder alignment
Represent WM within enterprise fraud governance structures
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
8-12+ years of experience in Fraud Prevention, Fraud Risk Management, Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, or related financial-services disciplines
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise programs and strategic initiatives
Experience managing people and developing high-performing teams
Experience interacting with senior leaders and executive governance committees
Strong analytical, presentation, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to influence partners across business and functional boundaries
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within Wealth Management, Private Banking, Trust, Asset Management, or Financial Services
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), CAMS, CRISC, CIA, CRCM, or similar professional certification
Experience implementing fraud technologies, fraud analytics, behavioral monitoring, authentication solutions, or fraud operations programs
Experience supporting regulatory examinations and audit activities
Salary Range:
$137,400 - 240,400 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.