Team Lead, Financial Reporting

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. Hybrid We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home. Department: The team is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, schedule of investments and explanatory notes on the same (including preparation and review of tax reporting data due to tax agents), for mutual funds, hedge funds and/or fund of hedge fund clients. Financial statements are prepared on a cyclical basis (for example; quarterly, semi-annual or annually) depending on the team in accordance with regulatory guidelines in the home country (for example: UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and U.S). The preparation is based on a set processes and procedures and the job holder will be required to adhere to these processes in completing day to day tasks. Once financial statement is prepared, the team will analyse and research for any discrepancies before sending to the home country for review. The team will also correct any discrepancies/issues identified and communicated by the home country before closure. The team may also deal with external auditors of clients to respond or resolve audit queries. Due to the cyclical nature of the activities, it is anticipated that there will be peak periods of work and the job holder may be required to undertake additional working hours to ensure tasks are completed to the appropriate deadlines.

Has day-to-day management responsibilities for a small team, including stakeholder management. Responsible for the assignment of work to the Financial Reporting team. Conducts performance management and career development processes. Possesses the leadership and organizational skills required to prioritize assignments and provide feedback to staff. Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions. Organizes the work of the team, assigns tasks, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work The key responsibilities of the role include: Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions Provides input and support to budget management process Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact May have direct interaction with clients, external auditors of clients and/or Senior Management Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to other more junior level employees Manages daily operational activities and supervises day-to-day work of junior level employees, including daily interaction with home country counterparts More technically sound in area of expertise and has broader knowledge of other areas Delivers a work product that requires less revision Able to facilitate discussions and reach decisions Skills/Qualifications The successful candidate will benefit from having: At least 2 years of people management experience for Team Leaders and 7 years overall experience in financial statement preparation or financial reporting in an Audit Firm, or financial institution; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance