Consultant, Fund Accounting (Alternatives)

ACCA Careers; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northern Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Fund Accounting professional to join the Basel team. The role supports private equity, infrastructure and real estate products for institutional clients.

You will collaborate with Asset Managers and external parties to deliver accurate reporting and timely processing of capital calls and distributions. The Basel team of 14 handles end-to-end fund administration, broker data, and middle-office activities, ensuring service quality for pension funds, banks

Qualifikationen

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong numeric flair.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills; fluency in German required.
• Ability to work in a team or individually with initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Interest in fund administration and middle-office activities.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office and ability to learn new IT applications.
• Accurate work style with strong attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Reporting and administration services for Limited Partners / Investors
• Processing of Capital Call and Distribution Notice for Limited Partners / Investors
• Setup and review static data through notices and investment memos
• Responding to client requests and regular contact with Asset Manager and others
• Set up of new products and implementation of new processes
• Processing of quarterly data / reporting and tracking of deadlines
• Client specific reporting
• Internal and external Audit Liaison

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Numerical proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Deadline management

Fund administration interest

MS Office

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

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, 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.

Role/ Department

Our Fund Accounting department is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our 14 person team in Basel. This is a dedicated team within the fund accounting department, supporting alternative products mainly Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate but also Hedge Funds and Private Debt Products. Team and product range has experienced continuous growth over recent years and we are excited to now expand the team to further support our institutional clients including pension funds, banks, investment foundations etc.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Reporting and administration services for Limited Partners / Investors


• Processing of Capital Call and Distribution Notice for Limited Partners / Investors


• Setup and review Static Data through Notices and Investment Memos


• Responding to client requests and regular contact and interaction with Asset Manager and other internal and external parties


• Set Up of new products and implementation of new processes and workflows


• Processing of quarterly data / reporting and tracking of deadlines


• Client specific reporting


• Internal and external Audit Liaison

Skills/ Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills


• a strong numeric flair


• Excellent verbal/written communication skills are required to effectively interact with clients and partners. Fluency in German is required


• The ability to work inclusively in a team environment as well as an individual contributor, exhibiting initiative and flexibility to meet client expectations


• Ability to work effectively to multiple competing deadlines.


• Interested in fund administration and middle-office activities


• Very good knowledge of MS Office and ability to quickly learn new IT Applications


• Accurate way of working, good attention to detail

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.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern 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 [e-mail].

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.