New Graduates (Analyst) - Accountancy Graduates Preferred (Rolling Intake)

At Northern Trust Manila, our Analysts work within our Corporate & Institutional Services or Global Securities Services businesses. These groups provide a comprehensive array of banking, accounting and operational solutions to institutional clients around the world. Clients rely on us to protect their assets and to provide the data they need to manage their portfolios.

Analyst roles are middle and back office positions that serve our clients utilizing a variety of resources and applications, providing world-class service to those we partner with.

This is an entry level position with an opportunity to develop professionally. Partnering with colleagues in our international locations such as UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and United States, Analysts prepare reports in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements for mutual funds, hedge funds and/or fund of hedge fund clients.
• Processing simple and complex transactions using set procedures and guidelines.
• Working with other operations groups to ensure exceptions are monitored and corrected within an agreed timeframe.
• Research and resolve simple issues and, with the support of supervisors, resolve more complex problems.
• Identify opportunities for improving process flows and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key partners - internal and external to the organization.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accounting
• Knowledge of accounting and regulatory concepts, financial instruments and products acquired through studies and/or related work experience.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP, Lux GAAP, Irish GAAP, Swiss GAAP & IFRS through studies and/or work experience.
• Up to 1 year experience in financial statement preparation or financial reporting within an Audit Firm, financial institution or corporate finance function (for experienced candidates).
• Experience of transitions/consolidation of various systems and completing necessary reconciliations.
• Excellent IT and systems skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).

Abilities

• Work effectively as a team member as well as an independent, self-motivated individual
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Active communicator that is not afraid to "raise your hand"
• Leadership, teamwork and client servicing ability

Application Process:

At Northern Trust, we place a huge value on "fit" – our clients, the services we provide, the technology we create, and most importantly, the people we hire.

As an applicant to an Analyst role, we want to get to know you - what you value, how you solve problems, what you aspire to, and whether we're a good "fit" for your skills and career goals. To help us understand your "fit" for an Analyst role with us we ask you to complete 4 stages.

Stage 1 – Online Application.

Click on Apply for Job and complete your online application where we ask you for personal information, academic history and check your eligibility. After completing this stage satisfactorily you will receive an email invitation to complete Stage 2.

Stage 2 – Career eNTry online assessment.

Take a brief online assessment so we can identify key skills and attributes important for working at Northern Trust. On passing the assessment you will receive an email invitation to complete Stage 3.

Stage 3 – On Demand Video Interview.

You'll be invited to record answers to a number of short interview questions. You may be asked about your knowledge of Northern Trust, your strengths, and your motivations to start your career with us.

Once you have completed all 3 stages a Recruiter will review all the information you have provided and contact you if you have been selected for Stage 4 - An In-person Interview.

Good luck, we are looking forward to learning more about you!