Senior Consultant, Fund Administrator, Hedge Fund Services

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

109d • $83,100 - $141,300

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 (e.g. Peoplesoft) is required.
• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is preferred.
• Related Industry qualification (e.g. ACCA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review of monthly fund and business entity closing summaries.
• 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.
• Interact with clients and other Hedge Fund Services teams to obtain understanding of funds activities.
• Prepare financial statements for funds.
• Work directly with external auditors to ensure accuracy of each funds annual financial statements.
• Assist in building a high-performance team through learning, development, mentoring and recruiting.
• Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function.
• As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level.
• Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult.
• Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities.
• Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas.

Benefits

• 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.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees