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GFO Marketing Lead

Northern Trust

Company websitenortherntrust.com (Northern Trust, opens in new tab)

Base salary $114,700  to $194,900

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL

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  • LocationChicago, IL
  • WorkplaceHybrid
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

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.



Role/ Department: GFO Marketing Lead/Wealth Management Marketing

The key responsibilities of the role include:
•    Oversees, manages and implements the global marketing strategy for Global Family Offices (GFO) in alignment with Wealth Management and GFO strategic goals. Collaborates closely with the GFO executive team and the GFO sales leadership to provide marketing insights and strategies based upon results and new opportunities.
•    Directs marketing activities including sponsorships, events and strategic philanthropy programs. Ensures activities align with overall strategy and follow best practices.
•    Manages content strategy and communications for GFO, working across teams to develop materials and manage the development process. Involved in building a wide variety of materials including messaging, marketing collateral, event materials, social media content, presentations, email templates, FAQs and talking points.
•    Employs a digital-first mindset and oversees digital marketing activities for GFO including advertising, lead generation and event invitations with a focus on optimizing digital channels.
•    Assumes accountability for closely managing the GFO marketing budget and all KPI tracking and reporting across events, content, and lead generation programs. 


Skills/Qualifications:

  • 10-15 years of marketing experience, including financial services experience. Experience working with Ultra High Net Worth Families or Family Offices is preferred.
  • Knowledge of business strategy development is necessary to provide long term planning and to manage the profitability/performance of a major business segment. 
  • Ability to work closely with Leadership and direct marketing activities working across multiple teams.
  • Knowledge of financial industry products and services and marketing concepts, acquired through related work experience and formal education is required.
  • Analytical skills to oversee performance measurement, tracking and reporting and budget management.
  • Negotiation skills to facilitate strategic benefits with external partners/vendors when planning events and sponsorships.
  • Understand best practices and performance management for digital channels as well as purpose and function of the Martech stack.
  • Solid project management, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Writing and editing skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • A College degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required.
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•••••• Could require up to 10% travel in the US


Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid) 
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home. 

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Salary Range:

$114,700 - 194,900 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.


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).


Working with Us


As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.


Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.


Reasonable Accommodation


Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.


Source: Northern Trust on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($114,700) is above 19% of the 110 Marketing roles in Illinois listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $137,400; the middle half runs from $115,000 to $158,463.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Northern Trust roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Northern Trust roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
GFO Marketing Lead (this listing)$114,700 - $194,900
Director of Advisor Education Program Marketing Strategy$114,700 - $194,900
Change Management, Specialist$114,700 - $194,900
Audit Specialist -Asset Servicing and Operations$114,700 - $194,900
Specialist, Business Strategy$114,700 - $194,900
Regulatory Change Assurance Specialist$114,700 - $194,900
Specialist, BU Control$114,700 - $194,900

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Northern Trust roles · How to read the bar

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2026-09-09
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Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago, IL

$114,700 - 194,900 USD

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