Analyst, Transfer Agency (Reconciliations)

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

The Transfer Agency department provides a third party fund administration service to numerous fund management companies covering the full range of shareholder servicing functions including dealing, registration, settlements, distributions, commissions and statements. Working as part of a dedicated Reconciliations Team, individual will be responsible for the reconciliation and QA of all TA share dealing accounts on a daily basis.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for reconciling all assigned accounts accurately and efficiently within relevant deadlines.
• Day to day processing work, quality checks and assurance
• Day to day oversight of processing quality and timelines 
• Liaise with the other TA partners to monitor and report on the Aged Reconciliation items
• Work queue management/Clearance within relevant deadlines
• Monitor and assist on the queries and liaise with other departments where necessary
• Maintains a close working relationship with other areas, such as Dealing, Registration and Client Services
• Employees are expected to exercise due care and diligence, ensuring the areas the incumbent is responsible for are organised and controlled.
• Forge and maintain relationships with key internal/external stakeholders

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Previous financial services experience is desirable
• Customer Service experience would be an advantage
• Ability to review and resolve complex issues 
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong planning and organisation skills 
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Effective verbal reasoning and numeric skills 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in working with Multiple Currencies
• Knowledge and understanding of working within a regulatory Environment

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.