At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the strategy and evolution of global accounting products, driving client value and commercial performance.
- Company: Join Northern Trust, a global leader in wealth management and banking services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative culture with excellent leadership engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial services while working with innovative teams.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in financial services and strong product management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services. With more than 135 years of experience and over 24,000 partners, the company serves sophisticated clients worldwide using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role/Department
The Accounting Product Lead is accountable for the strategy and evolution of the global accounting product suite, including fund accounting, insurance accounting, partnership accounting, and related capabilities. This role is the single point of accountability across the enterprise, driving client value, commercial performance, and modernization while ensuring alignment across Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, and senior leadership stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the global portfolio of accounting products and capabilities
- Define product vision, strategy, and multi‑year roadmap
- Integrate accounting, data, reporting, and service capabilities into cohesive client solutions
- Define market positioning, value proposition, and competitive differentiation
- Lead industry analysis and innovation, including modernization initiatives
- Represent the organization in client engagements and external industry forums
- Align Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders
- Engage senior leadership to drive strategy, prioritisation, and decision‑making
- Partner with Sales and Relationship teams to shape client solutions
- Own pricing strategy with accountability for product P&L and financial performance
- Lead capital planning, investment prioritisation, and business case development
- Drive revenue growth through a competitive and market‑relevant product strategy
- Sponsor delivery across all stages of the product lifecycle and ensure adherence to governance, risk, and control frameworks
- Manage cross‑functional dependencies, execution risks, and outcomes
Qualifications
- Extensive years of experience in financial services with significant product management experience
- Deep expertise in accounting (fund, insurance, partnership accounting preferred)
- Proven ability to manage global product portfolios and P&L ownership
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Leadership profile with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Strategic mindset combined with strong execution focus
Work Authorization
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Product Manager (Accounting) in London employer: 079 NT Management Services Limited
At 079 NT Management Services Limited, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in the vibrant Greater London area, we offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where innovative ideas are encouraged. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in client service and business growth.
Contact Details:
079 NT Management Services Limited Recruitment Team
