Pros
With the current market environment, I'm glad to be working for a company like Northern Trust, which in putting our clients first, we are able to be fair to shareholders and employees. Many people argue that the culture is the most valuable part of working at Northern Trust. It's true. Like-minded people who put their clients first and are looking for a job that offers them a work/life balance find Northern to be perfect for them. If you want to challenge yourself, and be rewarded for your individuality and hard work, Northern is not the place for you.
Cons
Working in outlying offices, there are NO opportunities for advancement. Communication is poor considering the multitude of methods that can be used to communicate with employees. Compensation on both the fixed and variable pay structures is poor.