About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern 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.
Role/ Department:
Our Fund Accounting department is 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.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
NAV calculation and administration of alternative products (Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Private Debt, Hedge Funds)
Accounting and processing of year-end closings and distributions
Execution and monitoring of investments and related payments
Reporting and administration services for Limited Partners
Responding to client requests and regular contact and interaction with Asset Manager and other internal and external parties
Client specific reporting
Set Up of new products and implementation of new processes and workflows
Audit Liaison
Skills/ Qualifications:
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills are an advantage, as well as strong numeric flair
Excellent verbal/written communication skills are required to effectively interact with clients and partners. Fluency in German is required
The ability to work inclusively in a team environment as well as an individual contributor, exhibiting initiative and flexibility to meet client expectations.
Ability to work effectively to multiple competing deadlines.
Interested in fund administration and middle-office activities
Very good knowledge of MS Office and ability to quickly learn new IT Applications
Accurate way of working, good attention to detail
Reasonable accommodation
Northern 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.
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