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.
The Analyst role on the Omnium Services team supports core fund administration and financial reporting activities for a multi-billion hedge fund client. This position is designed for a recent accounting or finance graduate and focuses on executing defined processes related to monthly NAV close, investor accounting, and financial reporting under the guidance of senior team members.
The Analyst will assist with data preparation, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting deliverables while developing an understanding of fund structures, accounting processes, and internal and client systems.
Major Duties
Assist in preparation of monthly fund NAV and business entity close support and schedules; escalate items for review
Compile, validate, and organize financial data for dissemination to clients and investors
Support monthly close process through preparation and first level review of journal entries, supporting schedules, and reconciliations under supervision
Assist in preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for funds
Prepare audit support documentation and respond to auditor requests with guidance from senior team members
Participate in team learning and development opportunities
Execute assigned tasks and support team deliverables while building technical and foundational knowledge of business unit and fund administration processes
Perform defined tasks within established processes and escalate issues as appropriate
Support process execution and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying issues or inefficiencies
Knowledge
Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits/credits, financial statements)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Willingness to learn financial systems (e.g., Subledger, ERP, investor accounting platforms)
Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Relevant work experience preferred; recent grads with relevant coursework or internship experience may be considered
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Salary Range:
$48,000 - 72,000 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
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 [email protected].
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.
Northern Trust Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
50 S. La Salle, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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