Consultant, Fund Accounting

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role We are currently recruiting for a consultant within our growing Fund Accounting department. The consultant has responsibility for accurately reviewing and sign off on NAV calculations. They are the subject matter expert on the team for all fund specific requirements. The consultant also leads the team in rolling out new system enhancements and procedures and collates and provides feedback from the fund accounting department to the relevant stakeholders. They may be an individual contributor or have one or two direct reports. This role will be attractive to candidates with prior fund accounting experience or relevant operational /accounting experience who want to progress their career in a ‘best in class’ environment Principal Responsibilities Responsible for co-coordinating systems testing in the team. Mentors individuals and peers during projects and assignments. Analytically and procedurally competent to represent the team on cross-function process or project deliverables. Responsible for the rollout of new procedures within the team in consultation with BPA/Team leaders/NAV Managers. Ability to provide input into long term strategy for department Experience of representing businesses to current clients via presentations etc. Instils a client service culture among staff and ensures that all clients receive a quality service. Experience of designing and implementing development plans, training plans and succession plans for all levels of staff. Identify tasks to be completed by the project team and ensure that they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Identify and delegate projects/assignments and tasks to individuals and peers. Maintain accountability for the projects/assignments. Provide progression feedback and recognition to the individuals and the project team. Skills /Experience Previous fund accounting experience or relevant operational experience preferred Detailed Knowledge of Enterprise and related Fund Accounting applications preferred Maintain an understanding of the industry and NT, in particular NT’s systems, infrastructure and process/data flows. Experience with vendors an advantage (Bloomberg, Reuters etc) Strong communication, first class presentation and internal and external client-servicing skills. Evidence of successful negotiation skills Understanding of how Fund Accounting systems link and interface with other systems and an appreciation of how to implement such interfaces. Client service orientation Good attention to detail Demonstrates willingness to help others outside team Good prioritisation and multi-tasking skills Strong problem solving skills Organises own workload and establishes priorities Demonstrates good knowledge of standards and procedures required for own tasks Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel Work Authorization Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks. Working with Us As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.