Senior Fund Accounting Training Consultant

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Job Summary: 

As a member of the COO Learning & Development (L&D) Team, the Senior Training Consultant consults with all levels of management to translate business requirements into learning and development strategy.  Also ensures that learning and development interventions are aligned with the needs of the Business Unit and Northern Trust.  A Senior Consultant is required to lead as well as work collaboratively with Training Consultants defining learning solutions that support the functional requirements. This role assists management in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs and curriculums that support management and development.  Delivers and/or oversees the delivery of a wide range of learning and performance support solutions, likely to be highly visible and complex in nature. The Senior Consultant role will engage with local and regional practice leads and stakeholders to deliver the solutions required to support organizational goals at a local and global level

This role is also responsible for the assignment of work to the assigned L&D Team and is responsible for input in the performance management process for the team.

Major Duties:

• Consults with all levels of management to translate business requirements into learning and development strategy.
• Develops and implements programs that support individual and organizational performance that are aligned with Business Unit and/or enterprise-wide needs.
• Designs and implements proactive communication plans to ensure that learning and development initiatives are communicated effectively to global audiences.
• Evaluates training solutions to identify areas for improvement and maintain highest quality delivery.
• Identifies and evaluates applicability of new learning development vehicles, tools or programs developed by other organizations or vendors.  Recommends purchase of programs to management, as appropriate.
• Facilitates/conducts learning and training solutions.
• Acts as project manager for major, complex and high-profile learning and development initiatives.
• Keeps abreast of learning and development best practices and introduces them to Northern and the L&D Training Team.

Area Specific Duties - Fund Accounting

• Develop/Coordinate/deliver the i2i program mandatory curriculum within assigned geographic location.
  • Liaise with both managers and participants to outline program requirements.
  • Continuous evaluation of the program working with GFS and Stakeholders.
• Design, develop and maintain a training curriculum for the Fund Accounting function within the Global L&D curriculums which can be implemented and delivered regardless of geographic location.
• Coordinate/deliver the new hire curriculum within your geographic location.
• Design and deliver training for existing systems and new system roll-outs.
• Ensures that the L&D Functional learning and development interventions are aligned with the Business Unit and/or enterprise-wide needs.
• Consult with areas in the business unit to provide ongoing support.
• Work collaboratively with other Global Training Teams.
• Lead global projects within the FA Training group

Skills / Experience

• Is a technical expert with in-depth knowledge of Fund Accounting and strong knowledge of the business unit and corporate strategy. Has strong project management capabilities.  Has excellent communication, marketing, relationship, facilitation and motivational skills.  Shows strong judgment in the ability to formulate plans based on needs and leadership styles of key leaders.  Executes efficiently and effectively.  Leadership and organizational skills are essential.

For this position, we are looking for an individual that fits one of the two profiles below. Please note that a heavier weighting will be applied to a candidate with strong Fund Accounting functional knowledge:

An experienced operations professional willing to develop their consulting, writing and presenting skills.

Requirements include:

• Five to eight years of operational experience in the Fund Accounting operations function
• A strong understanding of complex fund structures and concepts
• A thorough understanding of the end-to-end Fund Accounting process
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of staff
• Self-starter and team player
• Attention to detail

An experienced training professional willing to quickly learn all aspects of the Fund Accounting operations function.

Requirements include:

• Five to eight years of training consulting experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of staff
• Self-starter and team player
• Attention to detail

All candidates will be asked to present and submit a technical writing sample, either procedures or training documentation.

Salary Range:

Salary 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.

Work Authorization

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).

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 committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.