Consultant, Fund Governance Solutions

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.SUMMARYThe Fund Governance Solutions Group combines Regulatory Administration and Compliance Support resources to support our clients’ regulatory needs. These groups are made up of experienced industry professionals, including attorneys, who are able to work with our clients’ internal teams to plan filings, provide support on non-routine matters including proxy campaigns and fund reorganizations, as well as distribution and intermediary support.Under general direction, the Investment Post-Trade Compliance Consultant (“Consultant”) will primarily support the post-trade compliance needs and testing of our GFS clients. The Consultant will also support the compliance testing and other needs of the GFS business, including participating in the necessary testing and enhancement of Northern Trust’s Rule 38a-1 Program.The Consultant will need to interact closely with Partners and management at all levels across the organization, but primarily in GFS. Strong communication skills and excellent organization skills are required. There is also the opportunity for significant client interaction.MAJOR DUTIESProvide a point of contact for clients and Partners with respect to the post-trade compliance monitoring of GFS client portfolios. This will include:Daily compliance support of 1940 Act and CIT fund clients, including reviewing and analyzing automated monitoring and performing manual testsUnderstanding SEC and IRS rulesAssisting in the development of compliance tests both on- and off-lineMaintaining appropriate documentation and filesProviding internal and external audit supportParticipate in the quarterly and annual testing of Northern Trust’s Rule 38a-1 Program, ensuring that the testing is performed according to standards and delivered to clients accurately and in a timely manner. Must be able to interact with Senior Management at both Northern Trust and at our clients. Participate in the implementation and monitoring of a mutual fund compliance program, including the testing and oversight of written policies and procedures, the maintenance of a risk matrix, and the monitoring of internal and external service providers. Assist in preparing materials for Board and Senior Management reporting. Participate in new business opportunities, including the review and analysis of needs and the design of solutions. Support Sales efforts.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLSKnowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, is preferredWorking knowledge of security types, investments and investment mandatesFamiliarity with post-trade compliance processes and systems, especially Charles River, is preferredExcellent organizational and project management skills are requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills are requiredStrong attention to detailAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and as part of collaborative groupsAbility to work under pressure and prioritize competing tasksMust be highly flexible and adaptable to changeKnowledge of mutual fund operations preferredAbility to interact appropriately with clients and management of all levelsAbility to work independently to learn regulations is required upon hireAbility to meet daily deadlinesEXPERIENCE REQUIREDA College or University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field and / or relevant proven work experience is preferred.

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