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.
Role
We are currently recruiting for a Manager within our growing Private Equity Fund Accounting department. This is a pivotal role within the overall division. The Manager has responsibility for the delivery of high quality service to each of the clients assigned to that team and is also tasked with monitoring workloads, and ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements. The Manager is also plays a key leadership role and contributes to the management, growth and success of the Private Equity business.
Principal Responsibilities
- Managing an ever expanding Private Equity team within our Limerick operation.
- Deliver high quality service to clients – both internal and external - by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks and requests for information
- Organise workload and Team members in an efficient and effective manner
- Look to meet and improve the preparation of client reporting
- Seek to learn quickly and strive to continually improve service offered.
- Create and maintain a respectful and productive work environment
- Deliver training /coaching effectively.
- Understand risk in own team, help others to understand this and to recognise that risk is everyone’s responsibility.
- Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.
- Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
- People management, leading the team, addressing partner issues and development of both direct and indirect reports on the team, providing objective and regular feedback to staff.
- Assist the Department in the annual targets of the business including the development of the offshore team and the automation of the Private Equity’s accounting platform Investran.
- Has responsibility for assisting with the development and execution of the department’s strategic plans, goals and priorities.
- Responsible for the delivery of high quality service to each of the clients assigned to their team.
- Liaises with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV.
- Communicates effectively with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities.
- Keeps abreast of current activities in the Private Equity market as well as industry and regulatory developments.
Skills /Experience
- Holds a recognised Professional Accounting Qualification with extensive post QE experience.
- Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP/US GAAP and IFRS.
- Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory/tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.
- Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Private Equity Fund Administration.
- Client service orientation
- Ability to lead and develop a team
- Good attention to detail
- Demonstrates willingness to support with daily BAU where necessary to support the team and to help others outside team
- Good prioritisation and multi-tasking
- Strong problem solving skills
- Organises own and team workload and establishes priorities
- Demonstrates good knowledge of standards and procedures required for own tasks
- Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel
- Ability to participate in systems development projects.
- A track record in optimising system use and automating processes where possible
- Demonstrate leadership and team-building qualities and ability to motivate a team.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Work Authorization
Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.
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.
Skills Required
- Recognised Professional Accounting Qualification with extensive post-qualification experience
- Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS
- Working knowledge of Irish regulatory and tax regime related to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Private Equity Fund Administration
- Client service orientation and ability to liaise with clients and external auditors
- People management and leadership skills, including training, coaching and development
- Strong attention to detail, prioritisation, multi-tasking and problem solving
- Excellent PC skills, especially MS Excel
- Ability to participate in systems development projects and a track record of optimising system use/automation
- Ability to organise workload, establish priorities and understand risk management
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Right to work in Ireland with no employment permit sponsorship required
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 — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.
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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