Capital Markets Regulatory Specialist

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.

Capital Markets Regulatory Specialist

Job Summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Capital Markets Regulatory Specialist to support its Global Foreign Exchange (GFX) business. This role is responsible for monitoring, interpreting, and advising on regulatory developments across jurisdictions that impact the GFX department.

The Specialist will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with evolving global regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes affecting the FX business across global regions, with a primary focus on the U.S., U.K., EU, and Singapore.

• Interpret and apply regulatory guidance from agencies such as the CFTC, NFA, FCA, MAS, and other relevant bodies.

• Contribute to the development of GFX strategy and operating models in alignment with regulatory requirements.

• Lead and support complex initiatives involving cross-functional teams and ambiguous regulatory issues.

• Provide expert guidance to internal partners (Compliance, Legal, Risk, Control) and external clients on regulatory impacts.

• Maintain active engagement with regulators, industry peers, and working groups to stay ahead of emerging trends.

• Use advanced analytical skills to identify innovative solutions and influence operational and strategic outcomes.

• Ensure work aligns with functional policies and contributes to the achievement of business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal, or risk roles within capital markets or financial services.

• Deep understanding of FX markets and related regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies and industry associations.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic outcomes.

#LI-MG1

#Hybrid

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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

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.