Analyst, Prvt Equity Acctng

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

14h • $43,200 - $64,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst is responsible for the accurate setup, maintenance, and validation of investor data within designated CRM platforms, while supporting core transfer agency and capital activity processes, including capital calls, distributions, and partner accounting. This role ensures data integrity, operational accuracy, and adherence to established procedures and control frameworks across investor onboarding and fund activity workflows. The Analyst works under general supervision and collaborates with internal teams and clients to support day-to-day operational activities and routine inquiries.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data validation skills
• High attention to detail with a strong control mindset
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of financial services, private equity structures, or investor onboarding processes preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Relevant experience in financial services, data management, fund accounting, or investor onboarding preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and input investor data from source documentation (e.g., subscription agreements, onboarding forms) into CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all required fields
• Establish and maintain investor records, including legal entity details, tax identifiers, contact information, banking instructions, and account hierarchies
• Maintain and update CRM data to support downstream processes, including capital activity, reporting, and client servicing
• Support capital activity processing, including capital calls, distributions, and partner accounting workflows
• Assist in preparing and validating partner capital account statements and related reporting
• Ensure investor allocations, commitments, and transaction data are accurately reflected across systems
• Reconcile investor-level data between CRM, accounting systems, and reporting outputs to ensure alignment and accuracy
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance checks across investor data and transaction records
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies within established guidelines; escalate more complex issues as appropriate
• Generate and deliver routine reporting and data extracts, including investor data reports, capital activity support files, and management information outputs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (fund accounting, client servicing, compliance) and engage with clients on routine inquiries related to investor data and capital activity
• Support investor onboarding and ongoing lifecycle maintenance in alignment with operational procedures and control standards
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including standardization, workflow optimization, and automation
• Maintain process documentation and ensure compliance with internal policies, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level