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About the Role

The Global Fund Services business is one of the fastest growing areas in Northern Trust, offering a comprehensive suite of fund products and services to Asset Managers worldwide. This role is within Northern Trust’s growing UK Fund Accounting team, responsible for the oversight and sign off of all client’s Report & Accounts and distributions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, review, and sign off financial accounts and other reporting deliverables produced by another jurisdiction’s UT, OEIC, ACS, CAIF and Investment Trust.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with other NT Departments, Trustees/Depositaries, Custodians, Auditors, and Clients.
• Deliver a quality service to clients and take corrective and preventative actions to ensure all KPI deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Support the development of the production jurisdiction and provide feedback on performance to local managers.
• Continually assess oversight team’s processes to improve efficiency, reduce risk or cost, and assist in the enhancement of revised departmental procedures.

Requirements

• Currently hold or previously held a senior analyst or senior accountant position within a financial services environment.
• Passed the required FCA Training & Competence exams (or been “Grandfathered”).
• Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve timetabled deadlines with a mature approach.
• Strong written skills with numerical and computer literacy, including strong spreadsheet skills with Excel.
• Good knowledge of the FCA regulations pertaining to Unit Trusts, OEICs, ACS and CIFs (COLL).
• Knowledge of the most recent IA SORP.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS accounting is preferable.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to Investment Trusts is preferable.
• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Skills

• Excel
• Word
• Lotus Notes
• InvestOne Enterprise

Location

• United Kingdom

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior Analyst
• Senior Accountant

Education Level

• FCA Training & Competence exams
• Additional accounting qualifications expected

About the Company

• Northern Trust is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services.
• Founded in 1889, the company operates with guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
• With over 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, Northern Trust serves sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
• Northern Trust offers a flexible and collaborative work culture with a strong history of financial strength and stability.
• Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and the company is committed to an inclusive workplace.
• Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of its culture.

Equal Opportunity

• Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities.