IRAS Senior Analyst

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:

Investment Risk and Analytical Services (IRAS) is a specialist department within Corporate and Institutional Business Services (CIBS) which offers clients a comprehensive product array, supported by powerful technology and delivered by an experienced group of professionals. Investment Risk and Analytical Services (IRAS) teams are organized regionally to support the corporate client’s base throughout the globe.

IRAS has 4 major product offering, below details and you are being evaluated for any one of the products.

Performance:  Clients are provided with independently computed, thoroughly reviewed performance returns (ex-post) and attribution analysis Compliance:  Clients are provided with post-trade compliance monitoring programme and helps exercise control over investments made by IM Private monitor: Clients are provided with comprehensive private equity fund tracking and analytics with help of vended application Risk: Clients are provided with risk analytics reports which help them assess their exposure to a wide range of risks parameters from an investment and regulatory perspective

Knowledge & Skills

The candidate should possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of Capital market, financial markets, investment instruments, fixed income, Alternative asset, derivatives asset, portfolio management strategies and client reporting
• Must have good knowledge on applications like Bloomberg, EDM, PED, IIP, RADAR, CAR (Coding and proof pack) and PACE
• Working knowledge of Excel, MS Office suite. Ability to develop Excel macros will be added value
• A good team player – ability to work and adapt to small teams
• Ability to multitask and work with calm under crunch situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with related departments and client servicing teams
• Fundamentals and Industry certification in performance measurement – CFA, FRM and CIPM will be an added advantage

Principal Responsibilities

The principle responsibilities of the Senior Analyst will include below but may not be limited to following;

• Completion of final deliverables with 100% accuracy and timeliness
• Adherence to procedures and SLA’s
• Identifies and manages resolution of service delivery root causes
• Ability to manage spikes in volumes and also own and resolve complex queries and issues not only of self but also for the immediate sub process while ensuring same quality and timeliness
• Process expert having end to end knowledge of immediate process, upstream and downstream teams and all related applications
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all related departments and Middle Offices
• Review the work performed by other analysts
• Ability to train and mentor new hires on the process
• Pro-actively communicate the procedure updates to the team. Ensures that all DPADs/client profiles are kept up to date at all times
• Lead and implement process improvements

Qualification and Experience

• Commerce Graduate or MBA (Finance) with at least 2+ years of total experience in related industry (Finance, Capital Markets, Investment Management /Asset Servicing industry)
• Minimum 24+ months in current role (for internal applicants)
• Willing to work in night shift and flexible to work at different location of Northern trust

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 Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees.  In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.