Consultant, Fund Accounting (Alternatives)

pbAbout Northern Trust: /b /ppNorthern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. /ppNorthern 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. /ppbRole/ Department: /b /ppOur Fund Accounting department are seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our 14 person team in Basel. This is a dedicated team within the fund accounting department, supporting alternative products mainly Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate but also Hedge Funds and Private Debt Products. Team and product range has experienced continuous growth over recent years and we are excited to now expand the team to further support our institutional clients including pension funds, banks, investment foundations etc. /ppbThe key responsibilities of the role include: /b /pliReporting and administration services for Limited Partners / Investors /liliProcessing of Capital Call and Distribution Notice for Limited Partners / Investors /liliSetup and review Static Data through Notices and Investment Memos /liliResponding to client requests and regular contact and interaction with Asset Manager and other internal and external parties /liliSet Up of new products and implementation of new processes and workflows /liliProcessing of quarterly data / reporting and tracking of deadlines /liliClient specific reporting /liliInternal and external Audit Liaison /lipbSkills/ Qualifications: /b /pliExcellent analytical and problem solving skills /lilia strong numeric flair /liliExcellent verbal/written communication skills are required to effectively interact with clients and partners. Fluency in German is required /liliThe ability to work inclusively in a team environment as well as an individual contributor, exhibiting initiative and flexibility to meet client expectations /liliAbility to work effectively to multiple competing deadlines. /liliInterested in fund administration and middle-office activities /liliVery good knowledge of MS Office and ability to quickly learn new IT Applications /liliAccurate way of working, good attention to detail /lipbWorking with Us: /b /ppAs 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. /ppMovement 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. /ppWe’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 /ppbReasonable accommodation /b /ppNorthern 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 . /ppWe 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. /ppApply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. /p