Senior Consultant, Fixed Income and Bank Debt, Middle Office, Hedge Funds Services

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Summary

Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services is a rapidly expanding global fund administrator specializing in complex hedge funds. The Consultant will serve as a key team member, supporting both operational execution and process improvement for bank loan trade closing, lifecycle event processing, and reconciliations. This role is ideal for a professional with solid experience in bank debt operations, ready to take on more complex responsibilities and client-facing tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support multiple clients in a fast-paced, challenging environment, demonstrating increasing autonomy and initiative.
• Liaise with clients, counterparties, and agents to facilitate the closing of syndicated bank loan trading activity on ClearPar.
• Independently verify, process, and reconcile trading and lifecycle activities for syndicated and private bank loan investments.
• Monitor and maintain bank debt positions to ensure accurate P&L for financial reporting.
• Assist in resolving complex operational issues and escalate when necessary.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Build and strengthen internal and external relationships.
• Provide guidance and training to junior team members as needed.

Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment.
• Strong client focus and professional communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines with appropriate sense of urgency.
• Detail and process oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.