Manager, Alternative Investments

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. The Manager, Alternative Investments will be responsible for managing the Alternative Investments group, including conducting the performance management process and providing input for staff and disciplinary actions. Additionally this role will provide SME (Subject Matter Expertise) support for to our large clients in the region and will engage with new business, sales and RFP (Request for Proposal) and a BAU (business as usual) operations for IOO (Investment Outsourcing Operations). This role also will take on responsibility to support the expanding LTAF/LTIF Semi liquid structure support in the EMEA region with having local presence of expertise supporting our growing business within Alternatives. Additional responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining specific subject expertise and advising businesses management, and relevant third parties. Providing 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. Maintaining risk management and compliance programs and activities for the assigned group The ideal candidate should have a fair amount of the following skills & experience: The Ideal candidate should have a strong background in private debt, syndicate loan and Alternative investment products. In-depth knowledge of business unit / function Prior experience providing comprehensive, in-depth consultation and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level Prior experience conducting performance management and career development processes, provides input for staffing and disciplinary actions and provides hands-on training to staff Prior experience developing periodic goals, organizes the work, sets short-term priorities, monitors all activities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of the work Excellent communication skills: verbal, non-verbal and written Analytical and problem solving skills Knowledge of Capital Markets with exposure to Private Equity/ Valuation Reporting/ Reconciliations would be an advantage A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required Extensive exposure to Securities Operations, with prior experience in Alternative Assets domain is preferred Experience of working with Risk, Audit and Compliance to ensure that the overall organizational objectives are met Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at . We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.