Consultant, Investor Accounting, Hedge Fund Services at Northern Trust in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Summary: Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services is a global fund administrator, specializing in administering assets of complex hedge and private equity funds. The successful candidate will be an ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to function in a dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environment. This individual will have a strong technical accounting background and experience working within the financial services industry.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly fund investor allocations
• Responsible for providing hedge fund client with daily, monthly and quarterly NAVs, returns and fees.
• Compare data to primary administrator on daily/monthly/quarterly basis.
• Review fund documents in order to interpret and execute allocation requirements
• Work with hedge fund controllers and CFOs to explain processes and address issues
• Interact with clients and other Hedge Fund Services teams to obtain understanding of funds' activities and troubleshoot issues
• Collaborate with other team members to build scalable operations to meet the service needs of a large portfolio of clients
• Work closely with allocation vendor and internal technology resources to troubleshoot issues and scope new or desired functionality
• Consistently look to streamline and automate the reporting/analytical process with the use of technology

Requirements:

• Detail-oriented and accurate in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with internal and external parties;
• Proven ability to organize a demanding workload;
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Self-motivation and an ability to work with minimum supervision in a demanding and progressive environment meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• A minimum of 2 years accounting experience
• Experience with hedge funds, private equity funds, investment management and/or financial services strongly preferred
• Bachelors degree with emphasis in Accounting
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent English, grammar, written and oral communication skills

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 20,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

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 that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve !

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America's best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

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