Associate Consultant, Client Implementation, FOS

Northern Trust; Limerick; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is looking for a professional in Limerick who will support client onboarding, manage data conversion, and ensure the operational readiness of teams. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in financial services, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating client requirements and participating in system testing and configuration. A collaborative mindset and attention to detail are essential. Professional development opportunities such as CFA are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in the financial services industry.
• Project-based working experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience supporting teams on complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within the data conversion workstream of new client onboardings.
• Liaise with team members and the broader Client Implementation group.
• Coordinate and perform system configuration and testing as needed.
• Ensure onboarding process is up to date and effective.
• Assist in developing implementation methodology standards and procedures.

Skills

Self-starter

Collaborative mindset

Exceptional influencing skills

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinker

Detail-oriented

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Understanding of institutional investment industry

Ability to apply operational business practices

Understanding of accounting/reporting methods

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree

CFA, CIPM or CAIA qualification (desired)

Job description

Client Onboarding Responsibilities

• Provide support within the data conversion workstream of new client onboardings.
• Liaise with team members and the broader Client Implementation group on issues, best practices and planning.
• Participate in regular internal meetings providing status reporting, due diligence and issue resolution.
• Coordinate and perform system configuration and testing as needed.
• Assist in identifying and understanding bespoke client requests and requirements and work with internal business and IT partners to address them.
• Work closely with teams across the organization to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist in developing implementation methodology standards, procedures and templates.
• On an ongoing basis, collaborate with teams across the business to ensure onboarding process is up to date and effective.
• Ensure all escalations are identified and communicated to management appropriately.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Self-starter – Performs independently with limited supervision and coaching. Directs and assists the efforts of team, peers, stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and capability to thrive within the team environment.
• Ability to support and deliver multiple issues/initiatives across multiple areas to improve the service delivery, efficiency and relationships.
• Proactively recommends and champions value added efforts to improve overall service quality and promote employee engagement.
• Exceptional influencing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator and facilitator with strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Results oriented, takes initiative to identify areas to add value and executes quickly and effectively.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Attention to detail.
• Works with a sense of urgency.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to apply operational business practices and coordinate with other closely related areas to improve efficiency.
• Understanding of institutional investment industry, including markets and investment instruments.
• Understanding of investment operational processes, including transactional impacts, cash movements, and accruals.
• Understanding of accounting / reporting methods, including IBOR, ABOR, and True NAV to support complete and accurate data capture.
• Knowledge of performance measurement concepts. Understanding of performance benchmarks and their use.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years of relevant / applicable experience in the financial services industry.
• Project-based working experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting teams on complex initiatives.
• Solid experience with the full range of communication skills – written and oral.
• B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Qualification in, or desire to pursue, CFA, CIPM or CAIA qualification.
• A genuine desire and capability to work in a fast-paced, professional, inclusive environment which requires teamwork, well-honed problem‑solving skills, frequent re‑prioritization, deadline management, ongoing and comprehensive communication, constant attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement and best practices.

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].