Tax Team Leader

Role Reporting to the Head of the Tax Documentation Team, the role is for a Tax Documentation steward. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the management of the physical documentation (c.50,000 documents expected in 2018) of Northern Trust's global client base and the day to day activities of the Administrative team (currently 3 persons). The objective of the role is to ensure that the documentation is securely maintained and managed on an ongoing basis including the appropriate archiving of same. This will involve ensuring the current procedures are implemented fully at all times, actively identifying improvements in these procedures and working with team and management to implement any improvements in same. The successful candidate will play a significant role in the improvement and development of the service IITG delivers to clients. They will also be a key driver for identifying process improvements/efficiencies and bringing them to management attention. Responsibilities Building out best practice for the maintenance, updating and safekeeping of clients' original documentation. Developing best practice for the secure and efficient archiving of clients' original documentation. Analyse processes to identify areas for automation or improved workflow. Work closely with IITG management, in particular the Tax Documentation Manager, in identifying, remedying and implementing any issues or process improvements. Oversee the processing and recording of the large volumes of documentation received by IITG Limerick on a daily basis. Qualifications/Experience The ideal candidate will have:- Experience within an International Tax Documentation process would be a distinct advantage for the individual applying for this role. Having dealt with the different types of documentation and their impact would allow the applicant to better understand the documentation requirements. However, this is not an essential requirement of the role. Experience in managing the documentation requirements of a medium to large office including responsibility for the safekeeping and access of documents. Knowledge of best practice in the management, retention and storage of documentation would be of particular interest. Experience in overseeing the day to day work of a small administrative or any other team of people. Knowledge/Skills The ideal candidate will have a very analytical approach and the ability to work with large volumes to tight timelines. A track record in identifying and delivering process improvements. As the role is seen as a key element of the future direction of IITG, a dedicated, driven individual that can manage the day to day work of a small team and at the same time work on their own to identify and develop the processes and procedures required. Experiencing in archiving via Iron Mountain's systems would be a distinct advantage. About Northern Trust For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 16,500 employees globally. We serve the world's most-sophisticated clients - from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands. We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater. Northern Trust proudly cultivates a diverse workforce, to serve our diverse client base. We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company. We encourage applications from the best regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, education, socio-economic background, parental and caring status, or religion. As of December 31, 2017, Northern Trust Corporation had: $139 billion in banking assets $8.1 trillion in assets under custody $10.7 trillion in assets under custody/administration $1.2 trillion in assets under management