Sr Analyst, Hedge Fund Acctng

085 Northern Operating Srvs Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arrival Hub - Jungle

GameZone

Employee Experience Zone

Job summary

Northern Trust in Bengaluru is seeking a finance operations professional with 3+ years in FX middle office or operations. You will manage cash flow processing, FX settlements and trade matching, ensuring AML checks and client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate across teams, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to scalable process improvements while interacting with IT and external banks. Prior experience with hedge funds and OTC products is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in Financial Services, preferably FX Middle Office or Operations.
• Experience with Hedge Funds, Investment Management and/or Financial Services preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a quantitative discipline.
• Masters’ degree would be an advantage.
• Experience with complex derivatives such as CDS, IRS, TRS & OTC products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash flow processing with AML checks, approvals, and posting of cash transactions.
• Oversee FX transaction processing and settlement for clients (spot/forwards/options).
• Resolve cash breaks and wire-related issues with clients.
• Support FX exposure management and provide client support.
• Perform trade matching and affirmation for FX trades.
• Communicate discrepancies to internal partners and resolve mismatches.
• Help develop scalable, controlled cash processing workflow for FX activity.
• Coordinate IT testing and enhancements for FX offerings.
• Coordinate connectivity with banks, custodians, and prime brokers via SWIFT.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Time management

Process improvement

Excel with VBA

MS Word & Office

Excellent English communication

Adaptable / fast-paced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Quantitative

Masters degree (advantage)

Tools

Excel with VBA

MS Word

MS Office

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 job involves working for a Global fund administrator, specializing in administering assets of complex hedge funds. The position requires good experience and background in operations including familiarity with foreign exchange markets, back office settlements and cash functions. This person is proactive in resolving conflict and demonstrates exemplary follow-through. He/she adds value by working on a number of simultaneous tasks/projects with minimal supervision while paying special attention to detail. The ideal candidate is an effective communicator and works well with partner areas. Familiarity with SWIFT and FX markets, products and settlements is extremely beneficial.

Major DuTIES

• Manage the daily processing of cash flow requests by clients. This includes: Ensuring proper AML checks have been performed on the instruction, ensuring all required approvals have occurred, executing payments per authorized instruction, confirming payments have been made, posting all cash related transactions as instructed by the client and assisting in the resolution of any issues related to payments made on behalf of clients.
• Manage the daily processing and settlement of FX transactions (spot, forwards, options) for clients.
• Work with clients to resolve cash breaks and issues related to wire payments.
• Oversee the FX Exposure offering and provide support to clients
• Perform trade matching and affirmation for FX trades on trade date between the client and its counterparties.
• Communicate trade discrepancies to internal partners and assist in resolving mismatches between the client and its counterparties.
• Assist in the development of a scalable, controlled and transparent cash processing work flow for all FX activity
• Effectively communicate with IT to test and implement development and enhancements of our FX offering.
• Coordinate connectivity with client’s banks, custodians and prime brokers through SWIFT
• Administer account implementation process and effectively communicate status to internal partners.
• Escalate issues and signoff on daily process requirements.

ACCountabilities

• Employees are required to comply with the regulatory regime in which Northern Trust operates as appropriate to the above role.
• Employees are expected to exercise due care and diligence, ensuring the areas the incumbent is responsible for are organised and controlled.
• Employees are required to observe proper standards of market, business and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of duties.
• Reports to TL/ Section Manager

Skills

• Approachable and able to promote teamwork through creative solutions
• Good analytical, numerical and reasoning skills
• Time management and delegation skills
• Deep understanding of process and process improvement
• Excellent/advanced knowledge of Excel with VBA experience being a plus; should be familiar with MS Word & Office tools.
• Excellent English, grammar, written and oral communication skills
• Adaptive, flexible style with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in Financial Services environment, preferably in FX Middle Office or Operations.
• Experience with Hedge Funds, Investment Management and/or Financial Services strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or a quantitative discipline.
• Masters’ degree would be an advantage.
• Business exposure to Equity or Credit or at least some complex derivative products like CDS, IRS, TRS & other OTC products.

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.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees.

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