Senior Analyst, Private Equity Accounting & Data Integrity

ACCA Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Pension

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Analyst to ensure the integrity and accuracy of investor data within CRM systems and to oversee transfer agency and capital activity processes, including capital calls and distributions. This role requires independent work on moderately complex tasks and focuses on delivering high-quality outputs while adhering to controls and audit requirements.

The Senior Analyst will review Analyst work, validate data against source documents, and mentor junior staff,

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis, reconciliation and reporting.
• Working knowledge of financial services, private equity structures, or investor onboarding processes preferred.
• Understanding of capital activity processes (capital calls, distributions, partner accounting) preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee investor record setup and ongoing maintenance within CRM systems.
• Validate investor attributes against source documentation.
• Perform reconciliations between CRM platforms and downstream systems.
• Support the execution of capital calls, distributions, and investor account statements.
• Review and validate transaction processing and investor deliverables for accuracy.
• Ensure outputs align with fund governing documents and procedures.
• Serve as the primary reviewer of Analyst work across investor setup, capital activity, and reporting.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies while ensuring internal controls and audit readiness.
• Deliver high-quality work with attention to detail and minimal revisions.
• Identify process improvements, including automation and standardization.
• Develop and maintain procedures and controls related to investor data and capital activity workflows.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and support development.
• Support workflow coordination for timely deliverables.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and clients to address inquiries.

Education

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

Tools

CRM systems (Dynamics 365)

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Analyst to ensure the integrity and accuracy of investor data within CRM systems and to oversee transfer agency and capital activity processes, including capital calls and distributions. This role requires independent work on moderately complex tasks and focuses on delivering high-quality outputs while adhering to controls and audit requirements.

The Senior Analyst will review Analyst work, validate data against source documents, and mentor junior staff,