Job Description: Consultant, Trade Management

Department: Trade Processing - Hedge Fund Services - Corporate & Institutional Services

Summary: Hedge Fund Services at Northern Trust is a rapidly expanding Global fund administrator supporting complex hedge fund clientele. Trade Management team supports a variety of administrative functions revolving around the trade lifecycle for a hedge fund such as, trade capture, trade exception resolution, event processing, etc. The position requires an individual with knowledge in financial markets and middle/back office experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple customers and business lines within a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Liaison between clients' operations and OMS providers to ensure accurate and straight through processing of all trades for our global client base in a 24/5 trading landscape
• Perform and oversee all processes related to daily trade capture for asset classes below:
  • equity products including stocks, ETFs, warrants
  • fixed income products including corporate, government, mortgage bonds
  • exchange traded derivates including options and futures
  • Bank debt, FX, and digital assets (including cryptocurrencies)
• Become subject matter experts in above asset classes
• Manage onboarding projects for new and conversion hedge fund clients across all asset classes
• Resolve failing trades with client trade operations team and trade desks to ensure timely settlement
• Assist senior members in product and system development
• Communicate effectively with team members to provide excellent service to our clients
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships
• Cross train with other areas within Clearing and Settlements, FX, and OTC Derivatives
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

• Three years of industry experience in asset servicing in asset classes such as equity, fixed income, exchange traded securities, OTC or in similar roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (namely excel), some experience with Bloomberg and Alteryx is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail with written and oral communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in very time-sensitive conditions
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and familiarity with financial markets and instruments
• Hold themself accountable and is passionate about delivering high quality work and servicing clients

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to interact and communicate with co-workers, clients and vendors in a clear, thorough and concise manner. Work environment and physical demands are those normally associated with office work setting, including frequent use of the computer and telephone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless those accommodations would impose an undue hardship or constitute a direct threat.

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.