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 ****, 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.
What you will do
The Senior Fund Accounting Manager - Operations & Control manages the Fund Accounting (unit pricing) groups within Northern Trust Australia, providing leadership and guidance to subordinate Team Leads.
Conducts the performance management process, identifies training and development needs, and establishes performance standards for the business unit.
Makes staffing decisions, and ensures resources are available to accomplish priorities.
Acts as a subject area expert and directs activities of staff.
Develops and maintains specific subject expertise and advises businesses management, and relevant third parties.
Provides advice to internal clients on the implications of business trends, issues, operating environment changes and firm or business unit strategy.
Responsible for interacting with various business areas to determine automation needs and provide ongoing systems support.
Provides leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an setting that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.
The Senior Fund Accounting Manager - Operations & Control is principal point of escalation for service delivery to our clients, and needs to develop and foster relationships with clients, external stakeholders and internal Northern Trust partners to better understand the needs of the client and articulate those needs in order to collaborate on process improvements, strengthening client satisfaction with NT's services and other end-to-end enhancements that are dependent on the use of NT's fund accounting data.
Major Duties include
Manages the Fund Accounting (unit pricing) business groups.
Conducts performance management and career development processes, provides input for staffing and disciplinary actions and provides hands-on training to staff
Develops periodic goals, organizes the work, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work
Provides input and support to budget management process
Maintains risk management and compliance programs and activities for their assigned group
Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function
As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development,



and execution of strategic direction of business function activities
Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management
Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas
Displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
Provides leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication
Proactively manages and monitors the risk profile of the Fund Accounting business to ensure it remains within the risk appetite of the firm
Your Knowledge/Skills
Strong technical knowledge of Australia Fund Accounting operational processes, business controls and technical system specifics.
Excellent internal and client relationship management skills.
Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the unit goals and resources needed and to assess and develop the skills of the staff.
Applies broad industry knowledge and commercial awareness to drive financial performance
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
Analytical and problem solving skills are required
Experience
Leads through subordinate managers; contributes to the development of functional/operational long-term strategy and aids in the development annual business plans to ensure alignment.
Appropriate educational background and professional qualifications
Post qualification experience in increasingly senior roles
Experience in major financial services business
Effective communicator with the ability to articulate engage with various internal and clients stakeholders to good business and service delivery outcomes for the business
Well-developed management and leadership skills
Coaching and counselling skills
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 ******, or alternatively you can discuss any individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
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A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals.
Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we've been named one of the world's most admired companies.
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Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call ************** (North America), ************* (Asia Pacific), ************* (India), ****************** (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT
It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age.
All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice.
This includes human resources' decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.
Canada EEO STATEMENT
Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
EMEA EEO STATEMENT
It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age.
All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice.
This includes human resources' decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.
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It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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📌 Senior Manager, Fund Accounting - Operations & Control (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Trust
📍 Melbourne