Associate Consultant, Client Implementation, FOS, Limerick

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.

Client Onboarding Responsibilities

Provide support within the data conversion workstream of new client onboardings.Liaise with team members and the broader Client Implementation group on issues, best practices and planningParticipate in regular internal meetings providing status reporting, due diligence and issue resolutionCoordinate and perform system configuration and testing as needed Assist in identifying and understanding bespoke client requests and requirements and work with internal business and IT partners to addressWork closely with teams across the organization to ensure operational readinessAssist in developing implementation methodology standards, procedures and templatesOn an ongoing basis, collaborate with teams across the business to ensure onboarding process is up to date and effectiveEnsure all escalations are identified and communicated to management appropriately

Required Knowledge & Skills

Self-starter – Performs independently with limited supervision and coaching. Directs and assists the efforts of team, peers, stakeholdersCollaborative mindset and capability to thrive within the team environmentAbility to support and deliver multiple issues/initiatives across multiple areas to improve the service delivery, efficiency and relationshipsProactively recommends and champions value added efforts to improve overall service quality and promote employee engagement Exceptional influencing skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsMust be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator and facilitator with strong analytical and presentation skillsResults oriented, takes initiative to identify areas to add value and executes quickly and effectivelyHighly flexible and adaptable to change Attention to detailWorks with a sense of urgencyAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Ability to apply operational business practices and coordinate with other closely related areas to improve efficiencyUnderstanding of institutional investment industry, including markets and investment instrumentsUnderstanding of investment operational processes, including transactional impacts, cash movements, and accrualsUnderstanding of accounting / reporting methods, including IBOR, ABOR, and True NAV to support complete and accurate data captureKnowledge of performance measurement concepts. Understanding of performance benchmarks and their use

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 years of relevant / applicable experience in the financial services industryProject-based working experienceDemonstrated experience supporting teams on complex initiativesSolid experience with the full range of communication skills – written and oralB.A. or B.S. degree.Qualification in, or desire to pursue, CFA, CIPM or CAIA qualificationA genuine desire and capability to work in a fast-paced, professional, inclusive environment which requires teamwork, well-honed problem-solving skills, frequent re-prioritization, deadline management, ongoing and comprehensive communication, constant attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement and best practices.

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 committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.