Senior Analyst - 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.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Review annual and interim financial statements of assigned funds

Review and file monthly and quarterly regulatory reports

Assist on annual fund investor tax reporting and regulatory reporting

Deliver high quality service to clients by accurate and timely completion of all assigned tasks and requests for information

Ensure agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met

Liaise with external auditors and deals with audit queries

Build and maintain relationships with clients, auditors and other external parties as well as internally: locally with other departments, with offshore partners and on EMEA level with other Financial Reporting teams

Additional tasks that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements

Skills/ Qualifications:

The successful candidate will benefit from having: 

• Qualified/part-qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience in financial statements preparation/review and audit/audit management of investment funds
• Knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, FRS 102/UK SORP Accounting Standards for investment funds
• Fluent English and excellent interpersonal skills as this role requires interaction at all levels of the organization and externally.
• Proficient in the use of Bloomberg, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel and Word, InvestOne, Confluence UNITY and/or NXT.
• Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day client queries, and serve as a liaison to related areas
• Aptitude to own problems and confidently make decisions to resolve issues in a risk-considered approach
• Excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills
• Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines

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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Luxembourg Office

In 2024, the Northern Trust Luxembourg office celebrated their 20th anniversary, an important chapter in their history. Having opened in 2004 to support one client, they have since grown their client base substantially and increased their headcount significantly, which now stands at over 400.

From modern fully equipped meeting rooms to a vast canteen with a view over a vegetable garden, maintained by our team all year round, and a rooftop where beehives have been installed, this space is truly a source of pride for our team. Learn more.