Senior Consultant, UK Fund Accounting at Northern Trust | GB | Rezi

Senior Consultant, UK Fund Accounting at Northern Trust

Senior Consultant, UK Fund Accounting

Northern Trust · GB

4 days ago

Senior Consultant, UK Fund Accounting

Northern Trust · GB

4 days ago
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About the Role

This role is within Northern Trust’s growing UK Fund Accounting team, responsible for overseeing offshore locations and servicing client needs related to the NAV process. The successful applicant will gain exposure to a range of products.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily NAVs for multiple fund types including Unit Trusts, OEICs, DC/DB schemes, ACS and Private Equity.
  • Review and approve daily valuations prepared by offshore locations on an exception basis.
  • Validate high-impacting NAV exceptions approved by Consultants.
  • Assist offshore locations with SME knowledge, daily valuations, and query resolution.
  • Review cash, stock, FX, and derivative position reconciliations against custody/third parties with appropriate escalation.
  • Oversee monthly deliverables produced by offshore, including yields, OCFs, fee calculations, and apportionments.
  • Manage query resolution with clients, internal teams, and trustees/depositaries.
  • Deliver quality service to clients aligned with set KPIs.
  • Collaborate with the Client Service team to review MI and attend service reviews.
  • Assist the NAV Oversight Manager with client ownership, material issues, and core KPI management.
  • Manage risk of processes and conduct frequent mitigation reviews.
  • Cover the NAV Oversight Manager's role and responsibilities.
  • Lead client due diligence and compliance meetings.
  • Manage projects for client change.
  • Write incident reports for Manager signoff.
  • Take a lead role in the team, supporting other members on technical issues and query resolution.
  • Chair daily meetings with partners to discuss deliverables.

Requirements

  • Experience in a Fund Accounting role; production experience is an advantage.
  • Management skills to work within a global team.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet multiple daily deadlines for client deliverables.
  • Numerical and computer literacy, including spreadsheet skills (Excel, Outlook, TLM, and Invest One).
  • Knowledge of FCA regulations pertaining to Unit Trusts, Mutual Funds, OEICs, and other specified fund types (e.g., COLL).
  • Good interpersonal skills for liaising with various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Compliance with the company's policy on educational standards.
  • Completed modules in the IOC or an industry-standard equivalent.
  • Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
  • Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Skills

  • Fund Accounting
  • Management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • TLM
  • Invest One
  • FCA regulations (Unit Trusts, Mutual Funds, OEICs, COLL)
  • Risk management
  • Project management

Location

  • United Kingdom

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Management experience
  • Experience in Fund Accounting

Education Level

  • Completed modules in the IOC or industry standard equivalent

Benefits

  • Flexible and collaborative work culture
  • Strong history of financial strength and stability
  • Encouraged movement within the organization
  • Accessible senior leaders
  • Commitment to an inclusive workplace
  • Assistance to communities
  • Philanthropy is deeply rooted in history and culture
  • Reasonable accommodation for individuals with health conditions and disabilities

About the Company

  • Global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services.
  • Guides successful individuals, families, corporations, and institutions.
  • Founded in 1889 with guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
  • Over 135 years of financial experience.
  • Over 24,000 partners.
  • Serves sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
  • Commitment to philanthropy and community service.

Equal Opportunity

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