Analyst, Alternative Asset Services (Graduate Opportunity)

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.

Role/ Department:

 An opportunity has arisen for the role of Analyst in the Real Estate and Infrastructure (REIF) Team of our Private Capital Administration (PCA) Department. Our team provides Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting and Relationship Management services to our clients. The team is regarded as the leading provider of Fund Administration services to the Irish Real Estate market. This role will provide an opportunity for you to develop both knowledge and experience of a dynamic and varied client environment and represents an exciting opportunity to work with a number of niche asset managers. 

 The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Collection of relevant information to facilitate production of NAVs
• Coordinate fund distribution
• Active liaison with external auditors and dealing with audit queries.
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, Central Bank and CSO returns.
• Effective communication with clients, investors and associated parties about the activities of the Funds.
• Ensure that documentation, legal and compliance issues are complete
• To understand the purpose of and gain the critical background knowledge of Funds assigned to the team
• Dealing with client queries
• Liaising with other internal departments

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having:  

• Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Property Fund Administration. 
• Strong knowledge of Excel. 
• High level of communication skills, previous relationship management experience would be beneficial. 
• Team worker willing to assist with a variety of projects and activities while learning the job. 
• Demonstrates understanding of the need for high-touch client service. 
• Maintains quality of work and deliverables through change. 
• Seeks to develop own skills and capability. 
• Takes care over tasks and demonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes required. 
• Organises own workload and establishes priorities
• Experience with an Accounting System an advantage but not a necessary requirement.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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.