


Diverse employees at Northern Trust have rated Office Culture, Leadership, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Northern Trust have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Northern Trust employees are 20% more likely to recommend Northern Trust as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at Northern Trust is rated highly by 273 employees, across various culture dimensions. Northern Trust employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Leadership categories, putting Northern Trust’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Northern Trust was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Northern Trust is rated B
Last updated 2 days ago
Northern Trust ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 126 Northern Trust employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Northern Trust improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
What did you like most about the interview process?I appreciated that the recruiter kept her word and stayed in touch throughout the process. It made me feel valued and confident about the opportunity.
What makes you most happy at work?I’m happiest when I’m contributing to a supportive environment. The culture encourages growth and makes every day reward
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The company demonstrates a genuine commitment to DEI through actionable policies, inclusive hiring practices, and ongoing education. It’s not just words. There’s a clear effort to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respec
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Because Northern Trust makes hundreds of million dollars of profits annually while Frontline employees get crap it's disgusting and unacceptable
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?With no of years of experience I have, I have been given a role of consultant and young employees who hardly work and apply butter to their boss get two promotions in a month.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?To earn the salary by working and not just by applying butter to their boses
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity.
Northern Trust was founded in 1889 and its current CEO is Michael G. O'Grady. Since its inception 137 years ago, Northern Trust has grown to 22000 employees.
To be our clients' most trusted financial partner, delivering market-leading capabilities through exceptional people and technology.
Sustainable Investing is an investment solution based on the philosophy that environmental, social & corporate governance (ESG) analytics can complement quantitative or fundamental investment techniques so as to mitigate risks or capture new opportunities.
Exceeding environmental stewardship standards around the globe. Our long-term financial prospects, and those of our clients, are tied to the health of the planet. We embrace the principles of sustainability and seek to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. We seek to integrate environmental considerations into our decision-making process, and are committed to the continual improvement of our environmental practices.
Corporate social responsibility and philanthropy are essential elements of our mission and culture. Driven by our strategic focus on diversity and inclusion, community engagement and environmental sustainability, we strive to be socially accountable – to ourselves, our stakeholders and the public.
| Headquarter | 50 S La Salle St Chicago, IL 60603 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.northerntrust.com |
| Founding Date | 1889 |
| Tel | (312)630-6000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NTRS |
| Jobs | www.northerntrust.com/about-us/careers |
| Social Sites |
Northern Trust competitors include Edward Jones, Eaton Vance, Citi, and BNY Mellon. Northern Trust ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Northern Trust compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.










Northern Trust has 22000 employees. 273 employees at Northern Trust have reviewed Northern Trust across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 273 Northern Trust employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Northern Trust are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Northern Trust, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Northern Trust are generally satisfied with their team. 273 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Northern Trust are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Northern Trust believe the environment at Northern Trust is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Northern Trust is moderate. About 66% of the employees at Northern Trust work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Northern Trust are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Northern Trust is that the company was prepared on their first day. Northern Trust employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Northern Trust's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 Northern Trust employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
Northern Trust’s CEO Michael G. O'Grady started in this role in 2018. Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Northern Trust’s CEO is highly regarded especially by African American/Black employees, employees in the Engineering department, and Female employees. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Northern Trust’s competitors, Michael G. O'Grady ranks right above Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington. Under G. O'Grady’s leadership, Northern Trust employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Northern Trust could stand to see real improvement.
The Northern Trust Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Michael G. O'Grady, Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager Maureen McCarte, and Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager Xavier Martinez
Michael G. O'Grady CEO / President
Michael G. O'Grady serves as the CEO / President of Northern Trust.
Maureen McCarte Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
Maureen McCarte serves as the Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager of Northern Trust Wealth Management.... read more
Xavier Martinez Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager
Xavier Martinez serves as the Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager of Northern Trust Wealth Management.... read more
Stan Kaniecki Vice President - Senior Asset Manager - Family Business Group
Stan Kaniecki serves as the Vice President - Senior Asset Manager - Family Business Group of Northern Trust Wealth... read more
Brian McDermott Sr. Vice President
Brian McDermott serves as the Sr. Vice President of Northern Trust.
Richard Martinez Senior Vice President -Team Leader
Richard Martinez serves as the Senior Vice President -Team Leader of Northern Trust Wealth Management. Richard started... read more
David Murray Senior Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, West Region
David Murray serves as the Senior Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, West Region of Northern Trust Wealth... read more
Raymond Mau VP & Sr. Portfolio Manager
Raymond Mau serves as the VP & Sr. Portfolio Manager of Northern Trust Wealth Management. Raymond started at Northern... read more
How much do people at Northern Trust get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Northern Trust is $119,952, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,355, or $52 per hour.
At Northern Trust, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $227,495 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,188 annually. Average Northern Trust salaries by department include: IT at $102,412, Design at $110,604, Business Development at $113,713, and Operations at $113,981. Half of Northern Trust salaries are above $109,355.
84 employees at Northern Trust rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 261 ratings) while 81 employees at Northern Trust rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 87 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Northern Trust employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Automation Engineer, Business Analyst, and Account Manager. Comparably data has a total of 11 salary records from Northern Trust employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $211k | $211k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $253k | $253k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Northern Trust score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Northern Trust in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Northern Trust across various culture dimensions.
Greater is…fitting in because of your differences.,,We believe diversity, equity and inclusion are inextricably linked. That’s why we’re working to create an environment where every individual feels respected, supported and valued to fully contribute to our shared success.,,Go further in a community that cares.,,Gain access to industry experts, global perspectives, leading technology and dedicated support from your colleagues – all without sacrificing the richness of your life outside of work.
Northern Trust's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Northern Trust's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Northern Trust's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Candidates By Department
Finance | 23% | |
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All Industries | 15% | |
Sales | 8% | |
Product | 8% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
Other | 38% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 31% | |
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North Hills | 8% | |
Menlo Park | 8% | |
Downers Grove | 8% | |
Dallas | 8% | |
Other | 38% |
What is Northern Trust address?
Northern Trust location is at 50 S La Salle St
Who is the CEO of Northern Trust?
Northern Trust CEO is Michael G. O'Grady, their score by employees is 78
What is Northern Trust eNPS?
The eNPS for Northern Trust is 20
What is Northern Trust revenue?
Northern Trust revenue is $7B
What is the salary for Director of Sales in Northern Trust?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 223k