Northern Trust · 2 months ago
Artificial Intelligence Data Integration Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$114K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expNorthern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution that has been operating since 1889. The AI Data Integration Specialist will lead the design and implementation of data integration solutions to support AI and machine learning initiatives, focusing on compliance and advanced analytics in a regulated environment.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Architect and implement data pipelines that integrate structured and unstructured data from internal banking systems, external feeds, and cloud platforms for AI/ML use cases
Collaborate with data scientists, model risk teams, and business units to understand data requirements for AI models supporting credit risk, AML, KYC, and customer intelligence
Ensure data integration processes comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, CCAR, SR 11-7)
Build and maintain metadata management, data lineage, and audit trails for AI data assets
Support real-time and batch data ingestion from core banking systems, trading platforms, and third-party APIs
Optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across hybrid cloud environments
Partner with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure data privacy, encryption, and access controls are enforced
Contribute to the development of enterprise-wide AI data architecture standards and governance frameworks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in data engineering or integration, preferably in financial services or banking
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data integration tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Apache NiFi, Airflow)
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and financial data services (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and model lifecycle management
Deep understanding of data governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management in banking
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience with MLOps and model deployment in regulated environments
Knowledge of financial data domains (e.g., credit, market, operational risk)
Familiarity with data lakehouse architectures and tools like Databricks, Snowflake, or Delta Lake
Exposure to generative AI and LLM data preparation for financial use cases
Understanding of semantic data integration and financial ontologies
Benefits
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
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
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