Analyst, Prvt Equity Acctng

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,200 - 64,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k and pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Northern Trust is looking for an Analyst to ensure the accurate setup and maintenance of investor data within designated CRM platforms. The role involves supporting capital activity processing and collaborating with internal teams.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field along with strong analytical skills. The salary range for this position is between $43,200 and $64,800, with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Relevant experience in financial services or fund accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture and analyze investor data into CRM systems.
• Maintain and update investor records for accuracy.
• Support capital activity processing and related activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data validation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field

Job description

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award‑winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Summary

The Analyst is responsible for the accurate setup, maintenance, and validation of investor data within designated CRM platforms, while supporting core transfer agency and capital activity processes, including capital calls, distributions, and partner accounting. This role ensures data integrity, operational accuracy, and adherence to established procedures and control frameworks across investor onboarding and fund activity workflows. The Analyst works under general supervision and collaborates with internal teams and clients to support day‑to‑day operational activities and routine inquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and input investor data from source documentation into CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all required fields.
• Establish and maintain investor records, including legal entity details, tax identifiers, contact information, banking instructions, and account hierarchies.
• Maintain and update CRM data to support downstream processes, including capital activity, reporting, and client servicing.
• Support capital activity processing, including capital calls, distributions, and partner accounting workflows.
• Assist in preparing and validating partner capital account statements and related reporting.
• Ensure investor allocations, commitments, and transaction data are accurately reflected across systems.
• Reconcile investor‑level data between CRM, accounting systems, and reporting outputs to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance checks across investor data and transaction records.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies within established guidelines; escalating more complex issues as appropriate.
• Generate and deliver routine reporting and data extracts, including investor data reports, capital activity support files, and management information outputs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (fund accounting, client servicing, compliance) and engage with clients on routine inquiries related to investor data and capital activity.
• Support investor onboarding and ongoing lifecycle maintenance in alignment with operational procedures and control standards.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including standardization, workflow optimization, and automation.
• Maintain process documentation and ensure compliance with internal policies, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data validation skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of financial services, private equity structures, or investor onboarding processes preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant experience in financial services, data management, fund accounting, or investor onboarding preferred.

Salary Range

$43,200 - $64,800 USD. Salary range is a good‑faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Visa Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

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].