Accountant, Regulatory Reporting

Northern Trust Corp; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Limerick, Ireland, seeks a Regulatory Reporting Assistant to support daily and periodic reporting for regulatory submissions across Europe. The role offers a balanced hybrid model, combining office time with remote work, and partners with global teams to deliver accurate reporting solutions.

The candidate will engage with clients and regulators, assist with new obligations, and help improve processes to enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services/Asset Servicing/Fund Administration desirable.
• Experience working with teams in multiple locations as part of an outsourced arrangement desirable.
• Ability to build strong relationships with external clients.
• Self-motivated, analytical and innovative.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong data analysis and error identification abilities.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team on daily and periodic regulatory reporting solutions.
• Engage with clients, internal departments, regulators and Relationship Management on queries.
• Assist Business Analysts with building solutions to fulfill new reporting obligations.
• Assist with responding to queries on Regulatory Reporting requirements.
• Participate in cross training of partners across EMEA and outsourced locations.
• Promote proactive relationships with team partners based in Manila for support.
• Assist with development of operational efficiencies and process improvements to increase customer satisfaction.

Skills

Financial services

Regulatory reporting

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

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.

About the Role

The role is based in our Limerick office and will be within our Fund Administration Division where you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture. This role will provide the partner with an opportunity to develop both knowledge and experience of a dynamic environment in which they will assist the team with producing and providing oversight on a wide variety of regulatory solutions for submission across Europe. We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the team on the provision of daily and periodic regulatory reporting solutions
• Engage with Northern Trust clients, internal departments, Regulators and Relationship Management on any queries on our existing reporting solutions or on adhoc information requests.
• Assist Business Analysts with the building of solutions to fulfil new reporting obligations.
• Assist with responding to queries on Regulatory Reporting requirements.
• Participate in the cross training of partners across EMEA and outsourced locations.
• Promote a proactive and constructive relationship with the team partners based in Manila which provides support on the regulatory solutions.
• Assisting with the development of operational efficiencies and process improvements to increase customer satisfaction.

Relationships and Stakeholders

Direct Manager – Regulatory Reporting Section Manager

Internal Stakeholders – Fund Administration Leaders, New Business Teams, Relationship Managers and Product Teams

External Key Stakeholders – Clients, Investment Managers, Regulators including CBoI

Skills/Experience

• Experience within Financial Services/Asset Servicing/Fund Administration is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working with teams in multiple locations as part of an outsourced arrangement is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships with external clients.
• Self-motivated, innovative and analytical.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong ability to analyse data and identify errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to producing professional and very high-quality work in tight timelines.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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.

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.

EEO STATEMENTS

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.

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