Fund Administrator, Regulatory Reporting

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.

Primary Function

• Legal/Regulatory Reporting Production and Oversight.
• BCL/CSSF Reporting
• Other jurisdictional reporting per Funds distribution countries
• Reporting process development
• Ad-hoc internal/external reporting

TASK Description

• Assisting on Legal/Regulatory/Tax Reporting for Investment Funds.
• Delivering high quality service to clients by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks and requests for information. Close attention to detail necessary.
• Engage with the Regulators, the Central Bank, Relationship Management and Northern Trust clients on any queries on our existing reporting or on adhoc information requests.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, auditors and other parties. As well as internally: locally with other departments and at EMEA level with other NT locations.
• Engagement with NT Regulatory Product Team on new services, changes to existing services or clarification of regulatory guidance.
• Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
• Additional tasks that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.
• To proactively identifying areas of concern and suggest enhancements to procedures where weaknesses or potential efficiencies are identified, to demonstrate a clear and risk based approach to outsourcing arrangements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Previous experience in Fund Administration business and legal/regulatory/tax requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as this role requires interaction at all levels of the organisation and externally, fluent English necessary. Other languages such as French and German beneficial.
• Demonstrates initiative in undertaking all processes, which may have an impact on efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day client queries and serve as a liaison to related areas.
• Proven aptitude to own problems and confidently make decisions to resolve issues in a risk considered approach.
• Strong data analysis skills required.
• Experience on investor tax related topics for the below jurisdictions would be beneficial - Belgium, Germany, Italy
• Excellent desktop, IT and systems skills. Experience of Neoxam GP4, FIS Global InvestOne or Confluence NXT systems advantageous. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel essential.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills.
• Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.

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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Luxembourg Office

In 2024, the Northern Trust Luxembourg office celebrated their 20th anniversary, an important chapter in their history. Having opened in 2004 to support one client, they have since grown their client base substantially and increased their headcount significantly, which now stands at over 400.

From modern fully equipped meeting rooms to a vast canteen with a view over a vegetable garden, maintained by our team all year round, and a rooftop where beehives have been installed, this space is truly a source of pride for our team. Learn more.