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Asset Servicing Expert

Katie Pries
Country Executive
Katie Pries is Country Executive for Northern Trust Canada, responsible for overseeing the growth and management of Northern Trust’s asset servicing business in the Canadian market. In this role, she has responsibility for the firm’s Canadian operations and serves as a member of the Canadian Management Committee and Canadian Board.
Katie returned to Canada after spending time in a global corporate role leading Northern Trust’s Financial Crimes Strategy, Project Oversight and Delivery, where she was responsible for advancing the firm’s enterprise-wide financial crimes program. Her work in this capacity strengthened Northern Trust’s global risk and compliance framework and complemented her deep experience in governance and risk management.
Previously, Katie served as President and CEO of Northern Trust Canada, as well as Global Chief Risk Officer for the Corporate and Institutional Services business, inclusive of Northern Trust Canada and Northern Trust Global Services. Earlier in her career, Katie held leadership roles across asset management, client service, and financial reporting.
Katie's Insight & Research
In this edition of the PIAC Communique Fall 2024 Newsletter, Katie Pries is on the panel of Custodians discussing the evolution of the custody business.
The rise of ESG investing has caused a paradigm shift in the industry. Standardization and data automation will play an integral role in ESG reporting, thus driving transparency and informed decision-making.
Amidst the global pandemic, it is more important than ever not to lose focus on the progress and continuous steps necessary to promote gender equality in the financial services industry.