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Jennifer Osman

Chicago

Summary

Energetic, detail-oriented, and self-motivated leader with a proven record of driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence in dynamic environments. Skilled at unifying teams, optimizing processes, and fostering talent development to deliver measurable results for clients and stakeholders. Core strengths include strategic planning, process optimization, executive communications, talent development, and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Head of Business Administration

Northern Trust
11.2024 - Current

- Enabled transformational change by establishing a robust executive governance model to adapt and excel in a dynamic environment.

- Coordinated and measured activities advancing short- and long-term strategy, representing the business as an energetic, detail-oriented, and confident leader.

- Fostered collaboration to unify the executive leadership team, promoting seamless engagement across business segments.

Chief of Staff, Global Fund Services

Northern Trust
01.2023 - 11.2024

- Served as a trusted advisor to the business head, collaborating daily to ensure strategic initiatives progressed across multiple fronts.

- Maintained close engagement with management layers to stay attuned to staff sentiment and emerging issues.

- Led cross-functional teams to deliver on strategic priorities, consistently adapting to evolving business needs and market dynamics.

Chief Administrative Officer

Northern Trust
01.2015 - 01.2023

- Broadened role and responsibilities, driving operational improvements and managing large-scale initiatives.

- Established and executed comprehensive communications strategies, preparing operating review decks, quarterly reporting, and townhall materials.

- Supported business growth through workforce planning, migration of work across locations, and space management initiatives.

Business Manager

Northern Trust
03.2013 - 01.2015

- Established the business management function, leveraging financial and analytical expertise to enhance forecasting and reporting on key business metrics.

- Chaired cross-functional project teams, collaborating with Finance, HR, Risk, and Business Development to drive operational improvements.

- Coordinated annual planning activities, expense tracking, and financial oversight, ensuring disciplined resource allocation and alignment with strategic priorities.

Client Executive

Northern Trust
09.2006 - 03.2013

- Served as lead strategist for key clients, coordinating delivery of services and expanding relationships through proactive engagement.

- Acted as a trusted advocate, focusing on long-term partnerships and client satisfaction by proactively responding to changing client needs and industry trends.

Built foundational expertise in complex asset servicing functions, leveraging experience and embracing process re-engineering efforts in various roles including Project Manager and Service Manager.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
06-1992

Skills

    Strategic Planning

    Resource Management

    Talent Acquisition & Development

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Financial Oversight

    Executive Communications & Governance

Timeline

Global Head of Business Administration

Northern Trust
11.2024 - Current

Chief of Staff, Global Fund Services

Northern Trust
01.2023 - 11.2024

Chief Administrative Officer

Northern Trust
01.2015 - 01.2023

Business Manager

Northern Trust
03.2013 - 01.2015

Client Executive

Northern Trust
09.2006 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Jennifer Osman