Sr Consltnt, MO Trd Procg, HFS at Northern Trust in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Responsible for daily reconciliation of transactions and positions for Hedge Fund Services clients. 1. Daily reconciliation of transactions and positions for Equity, Corporate Bond, CMO, TBA, Pool, Bank Loan and private securities.
2. Analyzes and understands all security and cash position differences related to reconciliations.
3. Coordinates break resolution process between client, operations teams and custodian banks.
4. Manages hand off process between India and Chicago reconciliation teams, and follow up on open issues.
5. Works closely with implementation team to ensure seamless handoff and setup of new client accounts.
6. Performs daily review of reconciliations and execute controls.
7. Responsible for project work related to increasing efficiency and improving control environment.
8. Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function.
9. As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level.
10. Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult.
11. Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities.
12. Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas.
A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is preferred. Related Industry qualification (e.g. ACCA) is preferred 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

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