Assoc. Cnsltnt, Fund Admin, Hf

**About Northern Trust**:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

**Working with Us**:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company to assist the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

**Associate Consultant
- IS Review**

**Role**:
**Major Duties**:

- Ensure accurate and timely review of all capital activity transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, name changes, rollups, capital commitments and calls.
- Perform Anti money laundering checks on investors including World Check updates.
- Process incoming and outgoing cash movements related to capital activity.
- Perform various other tasks as required by the Investor Services Team
- Coordinate with the Onshore Investor Services Team on a daily basis to confirm accuracy of deliverables and timely progress.
- Should be able to handle critical queries/issues and escalate on a timely manner.
- Respond quickly and accurately to queries which are highly time sensitive.
- Develop action plans for resolution of outstanding issues.
- Liaise effectively and independently with Onshore counterparties to resolve discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner.
- Should be capable of adding and reviewing various control checks.
- Prepare and update SOP, training material, checklists, trackers, etc.
- Understand and minimize risks associated with the process.
- Ability to work on ad-hoc activities.

**Accountabilities**:

- Employees are required to comply with the regulatory regime in which Northern Trust operates as appropriate to the above role.
- Employees are expected to exercise due care and diligence, ensuring the areas, the incumbent is responsible for, are organized and controlled.
- Employees are required to observe proper standards of market, business and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of duties.

**Skills**:

- Understanding of FATCA, CDOT and CRS tax regimes including validation of W-9, W-8IMY, W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, CRS and Self-certification forms.
- Strong knowledge of financial products like Hedge funds and its underlying investments
- Detail-oriented and accurate in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to coordinate effectively with the Onshore Investor Services Team
- Proven ability to organize a demanding workload.
- Self-motivation and an ability to work with minimum supervision in a demanding environment while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy.
- Transfer Agency experience will be an added advantage.
- Self-starter with the ability to function independently in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills detailed and results oriented.
- Ability to evaluate priority and multi-task with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively with project teams and clients.
- Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Excel and Word)
- Excellent spoken and written English and the ability to write Business correspondence.
- Ability to address internal and external audiences in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate high ethical standards.
- Time management skills

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree with emphasis in Finance and Accounting, CA/CPA/CMA/CFA is an added advantage.
- Minimum 4-6 years of work experience in financial industry with at least 2 years in the Fund Accounting and Reporting Industry
- Experience with Hedge Funds, Investment Management and/or Financial Services strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, familiarity with financial markets and instruments
- Should be flexible for shifts and extended working hours as per business requirements.