Associate Relationship Manager, Depositary Services, EMEA

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/ Department: You would be applying to join a dynamic department and team performing depositary/trustee duties in accordance with corporate governance and infrastructure, Central Bank of Ireland and local market regulations and the requirements of fund documentation.  This entails areas including and, not limited to, client management, monitoring fund compliance with investment restrictions, engaging with regulators and audit firms, producing accurate MI reporting, assisting in depositary projects and initiatives, supporting new business activity within the depositary business and managing the production of centralised internal/external reporting.  We provide an environment which encourages collaboration while also providing a platform for autonomy and career growth. The key responsibilities of the role include: Assist with the management, development and maintenance of strong client relationships. Work independently and be responsible for servicing allocated clients including timely escalation of issues on a day to day basis and internal queries. Assist in the completion of client reporting (monthly and quarterly) to fund boards, due diligence visits, client visits. and ensure reports are sent within agreed deadlines. Present the above reporting to Boards and clients were possible. Review fund documentation (e.g. Prospectus, Supplements etc.) from a depositary perspective. Perform investment restriction reviews, complete and monitor fund risk assessment reporting including the reporting of investment breaches and/or material price errors to fund boards and the Central Bank of Ireland, as required. Assist with the on-going monitoring of appointed global custodians / prime brokers. Ability to identify risks and issues and escalate appropriately to the management team. Work on team projects (e.g. new regulations and process improvements). Assist with the completion and submission of MI to Depositary committees. Skills/ Qualifications: The successful candidate will benefit from having:  Excellent communication and an ability to work within a multi-team structure as well as an ability to work on own initiative. Strong problem solving, technical and analytical skills with functional fund knowledge, ideally including exposure to complex asset and fund structures. Good understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to depositary/trustee and local requirements – in particular, requirements for Irish funds. Related industry qualification preferred with third level qualification and/or advanced in professional studies. Previous experience in financial services is essential with experience in a depositary/ trustee / compliance / audit role. 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