Team Leader

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. Major Duties :1. Responsible for work flow distribution and the effective use of resources within the team 2. Prepares financial statements and reports for a designated group of funds, monitors valuations and accounts 3. Monitors monthly reporting for onward transmission to the Trustees and ensures accuracy of reports prepared for regulatory agencies 4. Provide on the job technical training and coaching for all team members and brief staff regularly on issues relating to work carried out by the team and new initiatives 5. Organize the work of the team, assign tasks, set short-term priorities, monitor all activities and ensure timely and accurate completion of the work 6. Ensure all procedures are kept up to date and are adhered to on a daily basis 7. Assist the Team Manager in establishing goals and objectives for the team 8. Generate process and system enhancement ideas and co-ordinate the introduction of these changes with supporting documented procedures 9. Conducts performance management and career development processes, and staffing and disciplinary actions Knowledge :Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The role will require the ability to deal confidently and articulately with internal and external counterparties Analytical and problem solving skills are required Leadership and organizational skills are needed to prioritize assignments and provide feedback to staff Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines, escalating issues where necessary Good team player, self-starter, flexible, with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision Experience :A College or University degree and/or relevant work experience is required Experience of Fund Accounting is required Supervisory experience is desirable 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.