Northern Trust
Financial Services
Consultant,PrivateEquity
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“Consultant, Private Equity at Northern Trust. Skills: Private Equity Accounting, Investran Application, Fund Transactions. Perform end to end Accounting. Perform transfer agency activities”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve efficiency; Reduce risk
Industry & Context.
Advanced analytical skills; Problem solving skills
Interact and communicate clearly
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7 - 10 years of work experience in Private Equity / Fund Accounting, Master / Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Nice to Have
Investran super user proficiency, Working knowledge of macro/automation tools
What You'll Do.
Perform end to end Accounting
Perform transfer agency activities
Liaise between Accounting Team and stakeholders
Review different activities within the business
Manage available resources
Maintain high standard of accuracy
Maintain timeliness for deliverables
Coordinate with onshore team on Migrations
On-board new transitions
Support system changes
Drive strategic initiatives
Formulate application testing strategies
Analyse operational procedures
Identify areas for automation
Develop subject matter expert for REIF
Develop subject matter expert for Private Equity products
Document knowledge base
Develop knowledge base
Cross-train team members
Establish trust within business
Gain enthusiasm within teams
Perform quality assurance checks
Maintain accounting system
Review fund transactions
Review reclassifications of journals
Handle client queries
Handle internal queries
Act as face of the process
Coordinate with operational teams
Coordinate with internal groups
Coordinate with external counterparties
Resolve discrepancies
Ensure full reporting of operational issues
Ensure proper reporting of operational issues
Maintain internal volume logs
Enter administrative records
Update administrative records
Troubleshoot process issues
Answer queries of junior staff
Answer queries of new staff
Train new team members
Coach new team members
Contribute to process development
Contribute to productivity
Implement new efficiencies
Identify efficiencies
Identify areas for improvement
Assist managers in business development
Assist managers with client specific reporting
Assist managers with analysis requests
Assist managers with special projects
Act as back up for Team Lead
Manage work in Team Lead's absence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinating with onshore team; Coordinating with business teams; Coordinating with technology teams; Liaise between technical and non-technical departments; Coordinate with operational teams; Coordinate with internal groups; Coordinate with external counterparties
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Interpersonal skills
Process & Methodology
System upgrades
Full Job Description
**_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. alternative fund services- Consultant, PRIVATE EQUITY _Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust is one of the world’s leading financial institutions. We specialise in providing asset servicing solutions and asset management to both institutional and personal clients. The delivery of products and services to this client base is supported through a network of offices around the globe._ **Role** SME role in performing end to end Accounting, transfer agency activities in Private Equity Performs consulting role as a liaison between Accounting Team and key stake holders. Acts as a primary reviewer performing reviews of different activities within the business **MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES** * Establishes and develops plans that are thorough, realistic, and effective in meeting goals; Incumbent will be responsible for managing available resources and work allocation. * Responsible for maintaining high standard of accuracy and timeliness for all deliverables. * Shows a sense of urgency; drives to closure; persists despite obstacle; strives to achieve results; pursues challenging goals and works hard to achieve them. * Coordinating with the onshore team on Migrations, working closely with Managers for on-boarding new transitions. * Must have strong subject matter expertise along with thorough understanding of Investran application * Support and drive system changes and strategic initiatives - El
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