AI Consulting Expert 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.

Searching for an AI Consulting Expert to join our team in Chicago, IL.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Collaborate with risk stakeholders to assess workflows and identify areas for AI-driven productivity improvements.

• Design and implement AI-based solutions, including automation tools and intelligent agents using platforms such as Co-Pilot / Co-Pilot Studio.

• Develop and optimize prompts for LLMs to ensure accurate, context-aware outputs for business use cases.

• Provide guidance on best practices for prompt engineering and fine-tuning LLMs for enterprise applications.

• Conduct workshops and training sessions to promote adoption of AI solutions among risk teams.

• Operate independently and interact with senior management and committees to present AI opportunities and outcomes.

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering , or a related quantitative field.

• 5–7 years of experience in AI, automation, or related technology roles.

• Hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT) and prompt engineering techniques.

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/automation libraries and frameworks.

• Hands-on experience with Co-Pilot Studio and GenAI concepts.

• Strong understanding of AI solution lifecycle management, including deployment and monitoring.

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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Salary Range:

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.

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

[email protected]

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.