Consultant, Investor Services, HFS

ntrs; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a dedicated professional for the Hedge Fund Services Investor Services Team in Ireland. The role encompasses dealing, registration, AML, FATCA and CRS, with a client-facing focus across Irish, US, Cayman and Guernsey funds.

You will perform quality checks, coach junior staff, and drive timely processing and reporting. You will contribute to KPI production, reporting accuracy and continuous improvement while collaborating with multiple divisions within Northern Trust.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will hold a third level degree
• Ability to develop an understanding of investor services
• Operational experience gained in a transfer agency role
• Work under pressure and unsupervised
• Interpersonal / Team player
• Self-motivated / Own initiative
• Ability to stay focussed / tenacious
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Dealing, Registration, AML, FATCA & CRS, Reporting
• Complex queries handling and investor communication & reporting
• Client communication & reporting across Irish, US, Cayman & Guernsey funds
• Day to day quality checks and assurance supervising of more junior team members
• Mentor and coach junior members of the team
• Oversee processing quality and timeliness in India with local management
• Production, review & monitoring of monthly KPIs
• Maintain close working relationships with other areas within HFS and GFS
• Comply with the regulatory regime and exercise due care and diligence
• Generate ideas for internal process improvement and efficiency

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.

Role

The role is in the Hedge Fund Services Investor Services Team. The team is responsible for investor registration, dealing, AML, FATCA, CRS

The role is client & investor facing and covers transfer agency, AML, FATCA & CRS. Candidates from a TA background have suitable skill sets for the role. Training is provided where there are knowledge gaps. The role is varied & offers fascinating insights into the investors' lifecycles in the funds. Interesting clients & bespoke operating/service models will provide a challenging environment for the right candidate.

You will cover

• Dealing
• Registration
• AML
• FATCA & CRS
• Reporting
• Complex queries
• Investor communication & reporting
• Client communication & reporting
• Irish, US, Cayman & Guernsey funds

Further responsibilities

• Day to day quality checks and assurance supervising of more junior team members
• Mentor and coach junior members of the team
• Day to day oversight of processing quality and timeliness in India, seeking appropriate information from local management when required
• Production, review & monitoring of monthly KPIs
• Maintain a close working relationship with other areas within the HFS and GFS business units and other Divisions/Departments within Northern Trust
• Comply with the regulatory regime in which Northern Trust operates as appropriate to the above role
• Exercise due care and diligence, and ensure that the responsibilities of the team are organised and controlled within the ambit of regulation, compliance and risk management
• Ensure client deliverables are met within agreed timeframes
• Generate ideas for internal process improvement and increase in efficiency

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will hold a third level degree
• Possess a strong interest in developing their career
• Ability to develop an understanding of investor services
• Operational experience gained in a transfer agency role
• Work under pressure and unsupervised
• Interpersonal / Team player
• Self-motivated / Own initiative
• Ability to stay focussed / tenacious
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

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

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.