NTAM Invest Ops, Senior Consultant

Northern Trust Corp; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Asset Management is seeking a seasoned Front Office Support professional to drive day-to-day operations and oversee the Aladdin IBOR ecosystem. The role partners with global operations teams to ensure seamless portfolio management and trading support.

You will participate in client onboarding, change management, and risk and regulatory programs while enabling strategic growth through process improvements and automation. Hybrid workplace with global exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Global Asset Management or Asset Servicing.
• Proven ability to lead transformational change in a fast-growing unit.
• Strong multi-tasking in a hybrid, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relation skills.
• Knowledge of front-office support, operations and risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day Front Office Support activities and oversee Aladdin IBOR and Investment Operations.
• Coordinate with global Front Office Support and other Investment Operations teams.
• Support onboarding, client changes, custodians, FX, brokers and cash flow activities.
• Provide operational support to Investment, Product and Distribution teams.
• Lead local implementation of strategic initiatives and target operating models.
• Drive process improvement through automation and AI tools.
• Support risk programs including RCSA, BCP and audits.
• Escalate issues and partner with Portfolio Management and Trading to resolve them.

Skills

Front Office Support

Aladdin IBOR

Portfolio management

Trading support

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Aladdin

Job description

About Northern Trust

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Summary

Northern Trust Asset Management is a multi-asset class investment manager offering a broad range of investment solutions. The primary focus of this role will be the execution of day-to-day Front Office Support tasks and oversight of the services provided by the global investment operations teams; thereby enabling business growth whilst also driving the implementation of operational and transformational change to support the firm’s strategic agenda. This role will report directly to the Head of Investment Operations, APAC.

What you will do

• Responsible for the completion of all day-to-day tasks related to Front Office Support, Aladdin (IBOR) and Investment Operations to ensure operational excellence with strong focus on portfolio management and trading support
• Liaison with global Front Office Support team and other Investment Operations teams
• Support client onboarding, client change, custodian, FX, broker or custody escalations, and cash flow activities
• Provides operational support as needed to Investment, Product and Distribution teams to understand their non-investment needs and deliver effective support and anticipate future needs
• Drive the local implementation of strategic initiatives for Investment Operations and support the development of long term growth plans and profitability goals for the respective businesses
• Proactively participates in strategic expansion activities such as the support and build of target operating models for new products and/or clients.
• Continued focus on process improvement via automation and AI tools, resulting in enhancements to improve efficiencies and scale for growth
• Vendor management support for internal and external service providers
• Support risk and control programs including but not limited to RCSA, RCE, BCP, Operational resiliency and Internal Audit
• Support to compliance and regulatory change programs
• Be risk averse by identifying process or business risks and working to resolve and/or elevate appropriately
• Escalate issues in a timely fashion and manage problems raised by Portfolio Management, Trading and Relationship Management
• Influence other departments to deliver in a timely manner, with the tenacity to follow up on outstanding actions and drive results

About You

• Minimum of 5 years experience working within a Global Asset Management or Asset Servicing environment, working with various asset classes (i.e. equity, fixed income and derivatives, etc…)
• Change Ambassador to drive and lead the local implementation of transformational change within a fast growing business unit.
• Strong multi-tasking skills required to operate effectively within a fast paced, hybrid and global environment often working with critical deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent team working skills having worked in highly matrixed Global organizations with the proven ability to develop, grow and maintain relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to develop materials and effectively present to key Senior stakeholders.
• In-depth industry knowledge with extensive experience of operational, middle office and front office support functions
• Knowledge of Blackrock Aladdin an advantage

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust 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 committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Terms and Conditions

Candidate Privacy Notice California Applicant Privacy Notice Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (U.S) Transparency in Coverage Disclosure – North America Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)