Consultant, Fund Admin, Hedge Fund Services at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Hedge Funds, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Strong communication, relationship, and facilitation skills to work directly with clients
Strong judgment and ability to formulate plans based on needs and leadership styles
Self-starter with analytical skills to research and make recommendations
Highly proficient Excel VBA skills (plus)
Able to critically analyze large quantities of data
Executes efficiently and effectively in a deadline-driven environment
Attention to detail and team player
Able to consult with clients on a regular basis and communicate expectations and deadlines
Leadership and organizational skills to prioritize assignments and provide feedback
Minimum 1-2 years of experience
Experience using Excel VBA to implement and automate processes involving large quantities of data (plus)
Experience with Investment Management and/or Financial Services; Hedge Fund specific a plus
CPA designation (plus)
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Financial Reporting experience

Responsibilities

Participate with a team preparing filing analysis for major SEC & EU market filings within the Alternative Investment space
Liaise with clients and HFS management to develop methodologies for new and upcoming regulatory filings
Ensure consistency in approaches across filings, where applicable
Understand and document business requirements for system and/or interface changes and new builds specific to the regulatory environment
Coordinate and deliver regulatory filings to subscribed clients
Complete quality checks on calculations and understand trends in responses
Develop and maintain detailed process documents to ensure accurate completion of filings
Work collaboratively and provide ongoing regulatory support for both clients and internal teams
Communicate client expectations and deadlines across business units involved
Consult with clients on a regular basis to ensure satisfaction
Develop and maintain comprehensive offerings for regulatory filings applicable to clients (e.g., Form PF, CPO-PQR, AIFMD, TIC, 13-F, ADV)
Explore additional regulatory filings where a service offering could be developed to enhance client experience
Work with business units within HFS (Financial Control, Investor Services, Operations, Product Control, Relationship Management) to understand client requests, identify solutions, and execute end-to-end processes
Own business requirements and drive enhancements around technology interfaces built to support regulatory filings
Gain detailed understanding of specific filing requirements, identify overlaps, and report trends across the industry