Team Leader

The Northern Trust Company; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Trust Company is seeking a professional to support fund accounting operations at our Pune office. You will help distribute workload, prepare financial statements for funds, monitor valuations, and ensure regulatory reporting accuracy.

You will also coach team members, drive process improvements, and manage priorities to ensure timely delivery. A degree and fund accounting experience are desirable for progression within a collaborative, services-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good team player, self-starter, flexible.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for work flow distribution and the effective use of resources within the team
• Prepares financial statements and reports for a designated group of funds, monitors valuations and accounts
• Monitors monthly reporting for onward transmission to the Trustees and ensures accuracy of reports prepared for regulatory agencies
• Provide on the job technical training and coaching for all team members and brief staff regularly on issues relating to work carried out by the team and new initiatives
• Organize the work of the team, assign tasks, set short-term priorities, monitor all activities and ensure timely and accurate completion of the work
• Ensure all procedures are kept up to date and are adhered to on a daily basis
• Assist the Team Manager in establishing goals and objectives for the team
• Generate process and system enhancement ideas and co-ordinate the introduction of these changes with supporting documented procedures
• Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Major Duties :

• Responsible for work flow distribution and the effective use of resources within the team
• Prepares financial statements and reports for a designated group of funds, monitors valuations and accounts
• Monitors monthly reporting for onward transmission to the Trustees and ensures accuracy of reports prepared for regulatory agencies
• Provide on the job technical training and coaching for all team members and brief staff regularly on issues relating to work carried out by the team and new initiatives
• Organize the work of the team, assign tasks, set short-term priorities, monitor all activities and ensure timely and accurate completion of the work
• Ensure all procedures are kept up to date and are adhered to on a daily basis
• Assist the Team Manager in establishing goals and objectives for the team
• Generate process and system enhancement ideas and co-ordinate the introduction of these changes with supporting documented procedures
• Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions

Knowledge :

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The role will require the ability to deal confidently and articulately with internal and external counterparties

Analytical and problem solving skills are required

Leadership and organizational skills are needed to prioritize assignments and provide feedback to staff

Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines, escalating issues where necessary

Good team player, self-starter, flexible, with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Experience :

A College or University degree and/or relevant work experience is required

Experience of Fund Accounting is required

Supervisory experience is desirable

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.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.