Ryan is a Senior Vice President at The Northern Trust Company, Chicago and Head of the Global Fund Services (GFS) in North America. He is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of services to investment managers, the overall strategic direction of the business, and leads a team comprised of experienced professionals who deliver comprehensive global custody, fund accounting, transfer agency and investment operations outsourcing solutions to investment managers
Ryan joined Northern Trust in 1998 and has served in various roles across groups including the Investment Manager Communications and Technology Division, Relationship Management, and management of a service delivery team to large fixed income investment managers
Ryan joined GFS in 2008 as a Relationship Manager serving some of Northern Trust's largest investment managers. Ryan was named Head of Client Services GFS, North America in 2014 with responsibility for all service and governance to GFS clients across both middle and back office products.
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