Associate Specialist, Financial Control, Hedge Fund Services
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
- In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
- Highly flexible and adaptable to change
- Technical skills / systems knowledge is required
- A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Related Industry qualification (e.g. ACCA) is preferred
Responsibilities
- Review of monthly fund and business entity closing summaries or other client data as applicable.
- Report and analyze financial data to be disseminated to our clients and their investors.
- Close monthly books and records of the funds to general final performance figures as applicable.
- Interact with clients and other Hedge Fund Services teams to obtain understanding of funds¿ activities.
- Prepare financial statements for funds as applicable.
- Work directly with external auditors to ensure accuracy of each fund¿s annual financial statements as applicable.
- Focus of role is on execution of strategic direction of business function activities.
- Carries out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous issues.
- Displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.
Benefits
- Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
- Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
