Senior Analyst,Transfer Agency (Settlements)

Northern Trust Corp; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Limerick, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Analyst in the Transfer Agency (Settlements) to oversee cash payments, redemptions and subscriptions with strict deadlines. You will perform quality assurance, support client service standards, and collaborate with cross-jurisdictional teams to ensure accurate settlement processing.

The role emphasizes attention to regulatory requirements, risk controls, and continuous process improvements, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services and client servicing.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite and data tools.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee input, approval and QA checks on cash payments, subscriptions, dividends and rebates.
• Ensure settlement timelines and regulatory compliance are met.
• Answer queries and support client service within set SLAs; assist with audits and change projects.

Skills

Strong planning

Numerical skills

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

## Senior Analyst,Transfer Agency (Settlements)Apply: Limerick, Ireland: Full time: Posted Today: R160127**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. **Senior Analyst, Settlements, Transfer Agency**LOCATION: LIMERICK## Role and Transfer AgencySenior Analyst, Settlements role in the Transfer Agency department is based in Limerick and reports to the TA Settlements Manager. The position focuses on overseeing and performing quality assurance for external and internal cash payments, meeting strict currency deadlines, maintaining client service standards, satisfying regulatory requirements, and collaborating with partners across jurisdictions.The role sits within a dedicated cross-jurisdictional Settlements Team. The Transfer Agency department provides third-party fund services to multiple fund management companies across shareholder service functions, including Client Services, Dealing, Registration, Settlements, Reconciliations, Distributions, Rebates and Commissions.The Senior Analyst works with Transfer Agency partners and Managers on daily team support while developing on-the-job skills that contribute to the department's overall performance.### ### Payment Oversight and Operational ControlThe role is responsible for input, approval, and quality assurance checks on Redemptions, Subscriptions, Dividends, Commissions, and Rebate Payments, with each activity completed against strict currency deadlines.**Key operational duties include:*** Managing the work queue and completing assigned work within relevant deadlines.* Answering queries in accordance with department procedures.* Supporting mailbox monitoring so that queries are completed within the applicable service level agreement.* Maintaining adherence to Client SLDs and to all Northern Trust policies, procedures, and controls.* Supporting procedural reviews and enhancements to improve quality.* Completing additional tasks that are relevant to the role and business requirements.### ### Team, Client, and Change SupportThe Senior Analyst attends team huddles and meetings, maintains close working relationships with other Transfer Agency areas and external stakeholders, and participates in client visit meetings when required.**The position also includes:*** Taking an active role when the department undergoes an audit.* Supporting project-related work as required.* Helping onboard new partners and acting as a buddy or mentor to support their integration into the role.* Making themselves available for on-the-job training.* Maintaining cooperation with Transfer Agency areas such as Dealing and Registration, as well as internal areas including Client Services.## AccountabilitiesEmployees in the role are expected to comply with the regulatory regime applicable to Northern Trust's operations and to exercise due care and diligence by ensuring that their areas of responsibility are organised and controlled.The role also requires employees to observe proper standards of market, business, and personal conduct and to demonstrate integrity when carrying out their duties.## ## Key Relationships### Internal Stakeholders**The role involves relationships with:*** Relationship Managers.* Client Service Managers.* The Management Team.* Internal clients, including other teams within Transfer Agency.### ### External Stakeholders**External relationships include:*** Regulators, including CBI and FED.* External clients.* External advisors.* External auditors, trustees, and Compliance.* Shareholders.## ## Qualifications, Skills, and ExperienceThe role profile identifies previous financial services experience as desirable and customer service experience as advantageous. It requires the ability to review and resolve complex issues under pressure while meeting challenging deadlines, together with the ability to work consistently to deadlines.The expected skills and attributes include:* Strong planning and organisational skills.* Ability to work on one's own initiative.* Effective verbal reasoning and numerical skills.* Strong Microsoft Office skills.* Knowledge and understanding of working within a regulatory environment.* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.## ## Core CompetenciesThe role requires capability across eight competency areas:* **Interpersonal:** Relationship building, respectful interaction, problem solving, and understanding.* **Communication:** Listening, oral communication, information sharing, and written communication.* **Self-management:** Adaptability, integrity, learning, and trust building.* **Motivation:** Closure and result seeking.* **Thinking:** Decision making, idea generation, inclusion, and problem solving.* **Organisational knowledge:** Current knowledge, knowledge, and understanding.* **Client service and quality:** Quality, relationship building, and client satisfaction.* **Administration:** Coordination, execution, planning, and time management. **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.