Sr. Consultant-Securities Lending

079 NT Management Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in London is seeking an experienced professional for the International Securities Lending Operations team. You will provide technical subject-matter expertise, manage regulatory changes, and support IT developments while coordinating with offshore teams in Chicago, Manila and Bangalore.

The role focuses on oversight of Transfer of Work, Business Continuity, audits, and CSDR-related activities, with responsibilities including documentation in Coupa, risk metrics monitoring, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Subject matter expertise in Securities Lending with ability to provide technical support and explanation.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal, non-verbal and written.
• Relevant product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review communications regarding market settlement practice changes.
• Assess impact to operations and manage related IT development.
• Take primary responsibility for all Transfer of Work and Business Continuity for global teams.
• Provide Lending subject matter expertise to operational projects and new product initiatives.
• Lead Outsourcing certification process for Trade Support and Collateral.
• Complete documentation in Coupa.
• Provide cover to Trade Support and Collateral Manager in London.
• Oversee and support offshore teams and track KRIs/KQIs.
• Act as responsible party for all Audit and CASS activity for Trade Support and Collateral teams.
• Engage with industry bodies such as the International Securities Lending Association.

Skills

Securities Lending

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

IT liaison

Tools

Coupa

Job description

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.

This role will be based in the International Securities Lending Operations team. The position is based in London and will report into the International Securities Lending Trades Support and Collateral Manager also in London. This role will focus on providing technical, subject matter expertise and project management support to the operational teams based in Chicago, Manila and Bangalore.

Typical responsibilities will range from managing regulatory changes impacting the Lending operational product, acting as the primary operational contact for I.T. developments and testing, supporting the on-boarding of new products, supporting audit related operational enquiries and providing oversight of the offshore teams ensuring they remain compliant with their key responsibilities.

Principal Responsibilities

• Review any communication received in respect to market settlement practice changes.
• Assess the impact to the operational teams and manage any related IT development.
• Take primary responsibility for all Transfer of Work and Business Continuity management for the global Trade Support and Collateral teams. This will include the annual resiliency tests and any follow up actions.
• Provide your Lending subject matter expertise to any relevant operational projects. This support may relate to ongoing system dockets or new product development initiatives.
• Take primary responsibility for the Outsourcing certification process for Trade Support and Collateral.
• Complete all necessary documentation in Coupa.
• Provide cover to the Trade Support and Collateral Manager in London.
• Provide oversight and support to the team in relation to the CSDR market regulations. This involves ensuring all monthly charges are accounted for and all suspense accounts are cleared monthly.
• Support the manager of the team in relation to oversight of the offshore teams. This will include the tracking of the teams Key Risk indicators and Key Quality indicators.
• Act as the responsible party for all Audit and CASS related activity effecting the Trade Support and Collateral teams.
• Play an active role in any communication and initiatives being driven by the industry bodies, specifically in relation to the International Securities Lending Association.
• Ensure a flexible approach is applied to your working patterns to meet the needs of the business.

The candidate should have a fair amount of the following skills & experience

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Subject matter expertise in Securities Lending with an ability to provide technical support and explanation.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal, non-verbal and written.
• Relevant product knowledge.

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale-up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer-sponsored visa categories.

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.

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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.

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