Divisional Manager, Fund Accounting

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

As a Northern Trust employee (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 that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you would benefit from adjustments for any part of the employment process, please inform the recruiter to discuss your individual requirements.

We strive to have a globally diverse workforce where engagement and inclusion drive business excellence. We believe in the power of collaborative partnerships and are proud to work with a number of organisations across EMEA who provide us with ongoing knowledge, education and insights to support our efforts.

We monitor our progress by participating in market benchmarks which assess industry best practice and are delighted to have received a Silver Award from the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index over two consecutive years, and a Gold Award from the UK Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Role/ Department:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Divisional Manager within Fund Accounting. This permanent role will be an integral part of the Irish Senior Management team. Reporting directly to the Head of Fund Accounting, this is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leads an accounting operations unit or function within the fund accounting business
• Manages the workforce planning and staffing needs for the unit
• Conducts the performance management process, identifies training and development needs, and establishes performance standards for the unit
• Participates in developing the business unit strategic plan and sets goals and priorities based on the direction set for the unit. Follows through to ensure objectives are met
• Contributes to the development of the department’s budget and manages the expenses for own division
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment which encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication
• Guides partners ensuring department objectives are met
• Analyses records of client accounting reports identifying potential gaps in control procedures, duplication of operations, or lack of compliance with established bank policies and industry regulations
• Monitors the production of fund accounting deliverables, audits and progress of plans in the division
• Cultivates and maintains working relationships with relationship managers to ensure client account activities are meeting client needs
• Participates in client meetings to explain the banks products or services. Consults on effective ways to meet client needs or appropriate methods to be used for the resolution of errors
• Guides subordinates in the resolution of non-routine client reporting/accounting issues
• Responsible and accountable for timeliness and quality of NAV deliverables within own division

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Several years’ experience in a managerial role at a senior level
• Financial services or accounting experience preferred
• Proven track record of motivating and developing teams
• Good client relationship experience
• Strong risk ethos
• Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of work flows and procedures to reflect the changing control environment
• Ability to interact effectively with the most senior leaders in the business

Working with Us:

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and ethical companies. In return, we will support you with your personal and career goals in a number of ways:

Financial – Life Assurance, Disability Plan, Pension/ Gratuity, Annual Pay Review

Work Life Balance – Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Community Volunteer Days

Health & Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development – Clear Career Path, Education Assistance, Recognition Programme, NT University (wide range of online, virtual & in-house training options) and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

And Finally

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us.

We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.