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.
Consultant, Investor Services, Integrated Portfolio Services (IPS)
About the Role
Join Northern Trust's Integrated Portfolio Services (IPS) team and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to hedge fund and alternative investment clients. As a Consultant, Investor Services, you will support critical investor lifecycle activities, including subscriptions, redemptions, investor reporting, AML/KYC reviews, and client servicing. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented financial services professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and wants to develop deep expertise within alternative investments.
Major Duties:
- Review and process investor subscription documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and fund requirements.
- Manage investor transactions, including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and capital activity reporting.
- Complete AML, KYC, and client verification reviews in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and issue investor statements, trade confirmations, and other investor reporting.
- Maintain investor records, share registers, and subscription bank account information.
- Partner with fund managers, investors, and internal teams to resolve inquiries and operational issues.
- Assist with investor audit requests and ongoing due diligence activities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert within Investor Services and provide guidance to junior team members.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancing the client experience.
- Handle complex client and operational matters with significant business impact.
Knowledge:
- Experience in Investor Services, Fund Administration, Transfer Agency, Client Services, AML/KYC, Operations, or a related financial services function.
- Strong understanding of investor onboarding, subscriptions, redemptions, and investor servicing activities.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional client service.
- Proficiency with financial services systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Relevant industry experience within hedge funds, asset servicing, alternative investments, private markets, or fund administration.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) are a plus.
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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.
About Our Tempe Office
The Northern Trust Tempe office opened in 2015 with 75 employees and now serves over 75 different business functions with more than 700 employees. The team is recognized as a Global Capability Center that delivers exceptional value, quality, expertise and innovation through our diverse talent. Learn more.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field
- Relevant industry experience in investor services, fund administration, transfer agency, or alternative investments
- Experience with AML/KYC and client verification processes
- Proficiency with financial services systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship
- Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CFA, or equivalent)
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employer‑funded defined‑benefit pension is highlighted in employer‑verified materials and filings, setting the retirement package apart from many private employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as solid overall, and two paid volunteer days per year are clearly documented across corporate materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources and postings reference paid parental and caregiver leave and recent enhancements to parental benefits, indicating meaningful family support within the package.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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