Consultant, Fund Administration, Hedge Fund Services

About Northern Trust:Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Summary:The job involves working for Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services, a Global fund administrator, specializing in administering assets of complex hedge funds. The successful candidate will be an ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to function as an effective and strategic member in a dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environment. This individual will have a strong technical accounting background and the ability to work well with others.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare and review month end net asset valuation packagesPrepare and/or review year-end Financial Statements and work directly with external auditors and client to ensure accuracy of each fund’s annual reportsInteract with client and other shared services teams to obtain understanding of funds’ activities on a month to month basisWork integrally with international partners to troubleshoot queries and provide feedback related to the compilation of the month end net asset valuation packagesWork closely with technology resources to problem solveAssist with the accounting responsibilities related to new fund launchesParticipate within Financial Control working groups responsible for executing strategic initiativesConsistently look to streamline and automate the reporting/analytical process with the use of technologyKnowledge / Skills:Excellent written and oral communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applicationsAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracyExcellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and cooperatively within a team environmentClient focusedExperience:1-3 years’ experienceBachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Master’s degree a plusCPA designation a plusExperience with Investment Management and/or Financial Services; Hedge Fund specific a plusBig 4 public accounting experience a plusNorthern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.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 sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.Reasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.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.

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