Senior Consultant, Product Control, Integrated Portfolio Services (IPS)

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,100 - 141,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (401k and pension)

Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Northern Trust, based in Chicago, is hiring for a Product Control role within Hedge Fund Services. The candidate will act as the main client contact, overseeing the reporting of trading profit & loss and ensuring valuation accuracy.

The ideal applicant will possess 3-5 years in valuations or product control, with strong knowledge of trading processes and pricing. Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and a discretionary bonus program will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of industry experience in valuations or alternative asset operations.
• Experience in a middle office, product control, or audit environment.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced and professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily P&L process support for multiple clients.
• Review quality control checks and resolve exceptions.
• Engage with clients to explain P&L differences.

Skills

Understanding of trade lifecycle

Experience with pricing vendors

Strong Excel skills

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Understanding of daily P&L process

Understanding of alternative investment custodians

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

Job description

Product Control – Valuations, Hedge Fund Services, Northern Trust

Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust is one of the world’s leading financial institutions. We specialize in providing asset servicing solutions and asset management to both institutional and personal clients. The delivery of products and services to this client base is supported through a network of offices around the globe.

Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services offers world‑class, scalable technology and dedicated expertise to serve hedge funds and large institutional investors with complex portfolios and product types. The business provides comprehensive middle office and administration services, including trade processing, asset servicing, valuation and profit and loss reporting, cash and collateral management, reconciliations, accounting and NAV calculations and investor servicing and reporting.

Role

In this role, the individual will be the main point of contact for clients to help them understand their trading profit & loss and how their valuations have been sourced. The Product Control function within HFS is responsible for valuation, daily and monthly P&L reporting, end‑of‑month pricing substantiation and end‑of‑day positional risk reporting. In addition, the Product Controller will work with internal partner areas to ensure all required processes have been performed to verify the valuation accuracy of the client’s portfolio.

Major Duties

• Managing daily P&L process support for multiple HFS clients
• Daily review of quality control checks, resolving exceptions, and triggering price challenges or re‑valuation requests on behalf of clients
• Daily engagement with clients to explain P&L differences and respond to inquiries
• Work closely with offshore Product Control team (India) on QC process and migration of work
• Delivering a final daily (and month‑end) P&L statement to the client
• Understanding and explaining the key drivers behind the P&L movements
• Preparing/managing monthly (or more frequently as required) price verification process and associated reporting
• Updating and maintaining pricing policy for each financial type that is included in the client’s portfolio
• Prepare presentations and analysis as required on process improvement, valuation analysis, and technology enhancements

Knowledge / Skills

• Understanding of the trade lifecycle, pricing, and valuation of multiple asset classes (preferred: Fixed Income, Rates Derivatives, Credit Derivatives, Equities, FX)
• Experience with pricing vendors such as Markit, BVAL, LoanX, IDC/ICE, etc.
• Strong Excel skills required. VBA, Python or other programming language to format large data sets is preferred
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and perform effectively under deadlines
• Understanding of the daily P&L process including reporting of T+0 Estimate and T+1 Actual P&L, performing daily quality control checks, and resolving valuation discrepancies
• Understanding of alternative investment custodians, administrators, and service providers

Qualifications

Minimum 3‑5 years of industry experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Valuations
• Alternative asset operations
• P&L/Performance

• Experience in a middle office, product control, valuation or audit environment
• Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting is preferable
• A genuine desire and capability to work in a fast‑paced, professional, inclusive environment which requires teamwork, well‑honed problem‑solving skills, frequent re‑prioritization, deadline management, ongoing and comprehensive communication, constant attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement and best practices

Work Authorization

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 (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa).

Salary Range

$83,100 - 141,300 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.

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.