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.

Clearing and Settlements, HFS, Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services

Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services (HFS) 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.

Clearing and Settlements within HFS is responsible for affirmation, settlement, life cycle event processing, and break resolution related to equities, bonds, futures, options, repos, and other listed security transactions. We engage with clients, brokers, prime brokers, and other NT Teams across the globe to ensure our client’s trades are processed accurately and settled in a timely manner.

Middle Office Trade Support, Hedge Fund Services, within Northern Trust is hiring for:

• Entry-level, Individual Contributors
• if you meet the below requirements, please apply for these exciting opportunities

Major Duties :

1. Perform daily review of reconciliations and execute controls to analyze and understand all security and cash position differences related to reconciliations.

2. Efficiently coordinates break resolution process between client, operations teams, and custodian banks.

3. Affirmation/Confirmation of equity & fixed income securities in US and International Markets.

4. Manage the settlement of various securities by liaising with brokers and addressing discrepancies in SSIs and trade details

5. Review and monitor trading activity to ensure accurate trade details are submitted to the market

6. Ensure accuracy of transaction agreements and modifications

7. Works closely with implementation team to ensure seamless handoff and setup of new client accounts.

8. Assists with project work related to increasing efficiency and improving control environment.

9. Prioritize time accordingly to action trade breaks by end of day

10. Effectively address a number of internal and external audiences in a professional manner

11. Assist in the training of personnel internationally

12. Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Excellent analytical skills
• Creative problem solving skills
• Excellent people skills: ability to dynamically act as knowledgeable point of reference to co-workers domestically and internationally
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under time sensitive conditions
• Should be intellectually curious, intuitive, trustworthy, and have the highest ethical standards

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience) :

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting, and Economics preferred) or relevant proven work experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• May be entry level or 1-3 years of experience in financial services industry

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:

$50,160 - 75,240 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.

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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.