Consultant, Fund Accounting (6 month Fixed Term Contract)

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.

General paragraph to outline team and role 

Our Fund Accounting are seeking an experienced funds professional to join our team in Basel for a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

The key responsibilities of the role include: 

• Processing of accurate NAV calculation in a timely manner for the assigned products
• Accounting and processing of year-end closing and distributions
• Processing of cash reconciliation and 1st & 2nd level controls for the assigned products
• Execution and monitoring of invoice payments
• Client specific reports and processes
• Responding to client requests and audit Liaison
• Assurance of an efficient and smooth collaboration with all internal and external parties
• Continuous training in the scope of work

The successful candidate will benefit from having: 

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills are required, as well as strong numeric flair
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills are required to effectively interact with clients and partners. Fluency in German is required
• The ability to work inclusively in a team environment as well as an individual contributor, exhibiting initiative and flexibility to meet client expectations.
• Ability to work effectively to multiple competing deadlines.
• Interested in fund administration and middle-office activities
• Accurate way of working, good attention to detai
• Good IT user knowledge (especially MS products); ability to adapt to new IT-applications quickly

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.