GFS Referral REQ

HEDGE FUND SERVICES-

(HIRING MULTIPLE LEVELS)

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

The job involves working for an Award winning Global fund administrator, specializing in administering assets of complex hedge funds.

MAJOR DUTIES

IC ROLE:

• Set-up and process Cash and Trades transactions of various financial instruments, Including (Not limited to) Equity fixed income, Derivatives like futures, options, swaps, CFD, IRS, CDS, TRS, Private securities.
• Affirmation of Transactions, Trades and Settlements with Investors, Clients/Brokers and Third party service providers etc.
• Accounting, Reconciliations of Cash/Bank, Trades, Settlements, Positions, Incomes and Expenses.
• Calculation of NAVs, RAUM’s.
• Prepare/Analyse periodic financial statements, financial highlights, Performance calculations.
• Investor level reporting and support functions.
• Coordinating on Migrations and Projects.
• Proactive issue escalation and Timely resolution of critical queries.

MANAGERIAL:

• Responsible for performance management process, hiring, training and development of team.
• Monitor against the Section KPIs, identify process failures and improve quality percentages.
• Ensure consistent best practices and monitor the standards as agreed with the home country teams.
• Produce timely, accurate management information reporting and analysis.
• Conduct, Skip level meetings, one on ones to all in the section.

SKILLS

IC ROLE:

• Excellent English, grammar, written and oral communication skills.
• Adaptive, flexible, ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Good analytical, numerical and reasoning skills.
• Should be familiar with MS Word & Office tools.
• Strong knowledge of Financial products like Equity, Fixed Income, Various Types of Derivatives.
• Understanding of various Corporate Actions.

• Understanding of AML, FATCA, CDOT and CRS tax.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel with VBA.
• Working knowledge of applications like Hydra, Aladdin, Hedge Tek, IRIS and RAD, eGlue, RDB4, Real Time Trade, ERAM, FIS DataNavigator, TriOptima, Bloomberg etc.

MANAGERIAL:

• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Be able to mentor, coach through confidence.
• Approachable and able to promote teamwork through creative solutions.
• Time management and delegation skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or a quantitative discipline. Masters/Professional Qualifications (ACAI, CFA, CPA, ACCA would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in Financial Services environment for IC role and,

• Experience with Hedge Funds, Investment Management and/or Financial Services strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to interact and communicate with co-workers in a clear, thorough and concise manner. Work environment and physical demands are those normally associated with office work, including frequent use of the computer and telephone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship or constitute a direct threat.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or a quantitative discipline. Masters/Professional Qualifications (ACAI, CFA, CPA, ACCA would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in Financial Services environment for IC role and,

• Experience with Hedge Funds, Investment Management and/or Financial Services strongly preferred.

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