Sr Consultant, Cash Operations

ACCA Careers; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust's Tempe office is seeking a Lead for large and complex projects within the Business Process Management function. The role focuses on end-to-end process analysis, design, and integrating new processes with existing operations to support future business needs.

Ideal candidates will have a college degree, industry qualifications such as ACCA, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide teams and manage cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change.
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft) is required.
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to help determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and help assess and assist in the development of the staff.

Responsibilities

• Research and respond to complex inquiries related to client onboarding and related processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality interim solutions.
• Provide leadership in developing and implementing changes aligning with strategic goals.
• Balance execution of strategic goals with high-level operational development.
• Offer consultative guidance on operational capabilities to teams and management.
• Operates independently with deep knowledge of the business unit.
• Develop and administer programs within functional areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Industry knowledge

Technical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACCA qualification

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.

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.

Summary

Responsible for serving as Lead on large and complex projects. The Business Process Management function is responsible for an end-to-end process analysis and design with an understanding of technical and operating challenges and solutions as they relate to the current and future business environment. Role creates process change by integrating new processes with existing ones and communicating these changes. Subject matter expertise is beneficial. Typically would have some type of certification such as six sigma.

Working Model

Hybrid

Major Duties

• Responsible for researching and responding to complex inquiries related to client onboarding, documentation, CITS services and operational processes.
• May work as part of a team or multiple locations model that provide high quality, interim solutions to CITS function teams, client servicing teams or clients.
• Will support activities large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult and complex, therefore, must have in-depth knowledge of the business unit/function.
• Provides leadership in developing, implementing and administrating change that support the strategic goals.
• Role balanced between execution of the business strategic goals and high level operational development and implementation.
• Provides consultative oversight and expert advice on operational capabilities to client servicing teams, project committees and management. Consults with leadership, team and partners at a high technical level.
• Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function.
• Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas.

Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft) is required
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to help determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and help assess and assist in the development of the skills of the staff.

Experience

• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required / preferred.
• Related Industry qualification (e.g. ACCA) is required / preferred

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).

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 Tempe Office

The Northern Trust Tempe office opened in 2015 with 75 employees and now serves over 75 different business functions with more than 700 employees. The team is recognized as a Global Capability Center that delivers exceptional value, quality, expertise and innovation through our diverse talent.