Consultant, Real Estate and Infrastructure Funds (REIF)

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 Consultant in the Real Estate and Infrastructure Funds (“REIF”) Team. Our team provides Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting and Relationship Management services to our clients. The team is regarded as the industry leader of Fund Administration services to the Irish Real Estate and Infrastructure 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:

• Develop an understanding of Fund Accounting requirements for Real Estate and Infrastructure Funds and to keep abreast of current activities in the REIF market as well as industry and regulatory developments.
• Collection of relevant information to facilitate production of Net Asset Values (“NAVs”) and management accounts and issue these accurately and within defined timeframes.
• Liaising with other internal departments such as Depositary, Legal, Transfer Agency and Company Secretarial.
• Liaising with offshore team in planning/preparation of process deliverables.
• Review of NAVs and management accounts and ensuring that documentation is as per internal control standards.
• Dealing with client/audit queries.  
• Training offshore team and new joiners.
• Responsible to provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department’s performance to clients (internal and external).
• Effective communication with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities.  

Skills/ Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• A strong appreciation of accounting principles and standards.
• Knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS and Irish regulatory /tax regime is desirable.
• Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Property Fund Administration. 
• Excellent attention to detail and numerically competent
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong prioritisation and multi-tasking skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Previous Client Services experience would be beneficial.
• Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes required.  
• Strong knowledge of Excel.  
• Knowledge of Yardi accounting software would be an added advantage.
• Ability to participate in systems development projects.  
  

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.