Senior Consultant - Fund Accounting (New business onboarding)

SENIOR CONSULTANT - FUND ACCOUNTING (New business onboarding)

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.

ROLE

Reporting to the Head of New Business and Transitions

Responsible for ensuring funds are operationally ready across Fund Accounting and assisting the wider EMEA New Business Team, when available. To be able to take the lead in rolling out new business for new and existing clients and to highlight the need for and assist with the development of system enhancements /procedures. To play a key role in the handover of business to the Fund Accounting business units and any associated training.

TASK Description

• To be the technical and subject matter expert on the team and handle fund activity and specific fund requirements e.g., transitions/fund launches/in-specie transfers etc.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the industry and NT, in particular NT’s systems, infrastructure, and process data flows.
• Minimise errors in all deliverables at all stages.
• Demonstrate learning and experience.
• Attend regular meetings with the relevant Divisional Managers, Section Managers and Team Leaders.
• Focus on the resolution of complex transitions, where expertise is required to interpret policies, guidelines and/or processes.
• Identify and respond to operational risk throughout the business unit.
• Training of fund accountants and supervisors on all aspects of NAV process and any type of reporting

Skills / Experience

• Proven understanding of multi region fund’s structures in a financial services NAV environment.
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve the multiple daily deadlines for client deliverables, with a mature approach.
• Knowledge of the regulatory regulations pertaining to, Mutual Funds, Open-Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) and close ended funds
• Financial instrument knowledge – Traditional asset types, Derivatives and Private Capital Market Assets
• Excellent interpersonal skills for consulting with the Fund Accounting team and other Internal Departments, Trustees/Depositaries, Custodians, Auditors, and the Fund Management Companies to which a service is provided.
• Strong communication, first class presentation and internal and external client-servicing skill
• Hold an accounting, business, or mathematical qualification in university.
• Being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of one or multiple activities with at least 8 years of relevant core FA experience
• Fluent in English

IT SKILLS

• Excellent desktop, IT, and systems skills.
• Experience of SunGard Invest One. Considered a key advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word essential.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills.
• Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.

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