A global financial institution in Dublin is seeking a Senior Consultant for its Company Secretarial team. The role includes providing governance services for regulated entities, supporting board meetings, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in the financial services sector and skills in drafting board meeting documentation. This position offers a collaborative work culture and opportunities for career growth in a stable and admired organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Consultant, Company Secretarial page is loaded## Senior Consultant, Company Secretariallocations: Dublin, Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R150725**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.**Role/Department:**The Ireland (Legal) Company Secretarial Team forms part of the broader EMEA Company Secretarial Team spanning Guernsey, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Luxembourg and the UK. The Ireland Team is based in the Dublin office, currently consisting of four very experienced team members, with a combined tenure of 80+ years at Northern Trust. The position being advertised is a new role created to allow the team to absorb additional complex work due to the opening of the TNTC Ireland Branch, resulting in the need for an additional experienced member to join the team.Reporting into the Head of Company Secretarial, Ireland, the role is primarily to provide core governance and company secretarial services to regulated and non-regulated entities in Ireland and their respective boards and committees.The person fulfilling this role will benefit from experience in financial services or other regulated industries, and should be able to carry out all core company secretarial functions to the highest standards.**The key responsibilities of the role include:*** Acting as the primary point of contact for boards and committees of certain regulated and non-regulated entities on all governance matters* Supporting independent Chairs in the effective and efficient running of board and committee meetings* Managing annual board and committee performance reviews* Building and managing effective relationships with board and committee stakeholders, including independent directors, and senior management* Coordinating the content of board and committee meeting agendas and reports, including pack preparation* Liaising with contributors, presenting governance reports at board and committee meetings* Accurately minuting the meeting and tracking action outcomes* Driving progress on governance projects and operational enhancements* Monitor developments in company law, financial services regulation, and corporate governance standards**Skills/Qualifications:***The successful candidate will benefit from having:** Experience in financial service or a regulated industry in a Company Secretarial position* Proven experience supporting boards, with a focus on engagement with non-executive directors* Experience drafting clear, accurate board and committee minutes* A track record of delivering high-quality work within structured timelines* Experience managing priorities to meet business and governance expectations* Experience with Diligent Boards and Diligent Entities**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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading financial institution in Dublin is seeking a Head of Compliance to oversee compliance operations. The successful candidate will lead the compliance team, liaise with the Central Bank of Ireland, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Candidates should have substantial experience in compliance, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across complex organizations. This is an opportunity to join a company committed to excellence and community engagement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Compliance - PCF 12 page is loaded## Head of Compliance - PCF 12locations: Dublin, Ireland: Limerick, Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R149524**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.**Role/ Department:**As the Pre-Approval Controlled Function (“PCF”) Head of Compliance (PCF-12), subject to Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) approval, the individual would be responsible for executing the day-to-day Head of Compliance responsibilities for the Northern Trust Company Ireland Branch (“TNTC-IB” - \*subject to CBI authorisation\*).The role is designated as a Material Risk Taker (MRT).Responsible for the design, setting the tone and direction for the Compliance programme, managing the activities of the Compliance Function resource and providing guidance on compliance issues for the entity. As part of the senior management team, provide leadership and guidance to the planning, organisation, direction and control of the activities in the Compliance function for TNTC-IB.**The key responsibilities of the role include:*** Extensive compliance, regulatory or risk experience, with the ideal candidate having worked within a credit institution and having a strong banking knowledge and an understanding of to how they operate* Execute the day-to-day Head of Compliance responsibilities for TNTC-IB in accordance with the PCF-12 Statement of Responsibilities* Implementation of the NT Compliance Risk Framework for TNTC-IB This includes the areas of Compliance Risk Assessment, Monitoring and Testing, Regulatory Change, Compliance Policies and Management Reporting* Monitoring, and on a regular basis, the adequacy and effectiveness of measures and procedures put in place to detect any risk of failure by the branch to comply with its regulatory and supervisory obligations, as well as associated risks* Advise and assist the relevant persons responsible for carrying out regulated activities to comply with the branch’s regulatory obligations* Ensuring the compliance function has the necessary authority, resources, expertise and access to all relevant information* Ensuring the relevant persons involved in the compliance function should not be involved in the performance of services or activities they monitor* Ensuring the method of determining the remuneration of the relevant persons involved in the compliance function should not compromise their objectivity* Manage the relationship with the CBI and serve as the primary point of contact for exams and all other regulator engagement;* Responsible for regulatory oversight, at the Corporate level of Compliance policy development and/or evaluation of regulatory policies and procedures* Point of contact for regulatory examinations for TNTC-IB and internal and external audits of Compliance-related topics* Deliver the annual Compliance Programme of work for the legal entity* Have a full understanding of the TNTC-IB strategy, business operations, regulatory landscape and industry trends* Work closely with the TNTC-IB Management Committee and Senior Management team, serving as compliance representative at relevant governance forums, and ensuring independence from the first line of defence* Act as trusted advisor, providing constructive engagement and challenge on core activities and advising on group-wide compliance initiatives impacting the legal entity* Act as subject matter expert on all regulations impacting the legal entity* Advise business partners, including senior management, on compliance with applicable laws, rules and standards, including keeping them informed on developments with business procedures and processes* Oversees the development of Compliance programs* Partners with senior management to identify Compliance programs which should require training, as well as the partners who should take certain training* Establish written guidance on compliance with and implementation of applicable laws, rules and standards. This includes policies and procedures and other documents, such as Compliance manuals, internal codes of conduct and practice guidelines* Identify, document and, as necessary, escalate Compliance risks associated with the Company’s activities* Oversee the development of Compliance risk metrics to enhance Compliance risk assessments and assess the appropriateness of the Company's Compliance procedures and guidelines**Culture:*** Working with the TNTC-IB Management team, develop and maintain organisational culture, values and reputation in the market and with all partners, clients, suppliers, counterparties and regulatory bodies* Set the tone from the top for TNTC-IB through creating a culture where everyone has ownership and responsibility for doing the right thing in accordance with the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023* Act as a role model and demonstrate behaviours in a way that is aligned to the global conduct framework and enforces the values and ethical standards of the business.**Skills/Qualifications*****The successful candidate will benefit from having:**** Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, Compliance-related requirements, and risk mitigation techniques, usually acquired through formal education and experience, is required to manage the function* Leadership and organizational skills are required to manage the function and to direct their activities* Able to think strategically, navigate and communicate effectively across a complex organisation* Analytical and communication skills are required to review laws/regulations and assess impact of new regulations and work with line areas to oversee and manage Compliance activities.* Extensive compliance, regulatory or risk experience, with the ideal candidate having worked within a credit institution and having a strong knowledge of how they operate* Successful track record in delivering a compliance program for a regulated entity* Experience in managing the relationship with the Central Bank of Ireland or other regulator* Able to think strategically, navigate and communicate effectively across a complex organisation* Highly motivated and resilient* Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail* Confident in making decisions and addressing conflict* Highly flexible and adaptable to changeNote: This role will be subject to the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR), which imposes a legal Duty of Responsibility on persons carrying out this Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF) role.**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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Chief Risk Officer - The Northern Trust Company Ireland Branch page is loaded## Chief Risk Officer - The Northern Trust Company Ireland Branchlocations: Dublin, Ireland: Limerick, Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R148895**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.**Role/ Department:**As the Pre-Approval Controlled Function (“PCF”) Chief Risk Officer (PCF-14), the individual will be responsible for the development, and ongoing maintenance, of the Northern Trust Company Ireland Branch (“TNTC-IB” - \***subject to CBI authorisation**\*) risk management framework and will have distinct responsibility for the risk management function, subject to Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”) approval.The role holder will be responsible for effective risk management policies, procedures and processes to identify, measure, manage and monitor risks across all risk categories, both financial and non-financial, ensuring that risks are managed within agreed appetite limits set, and reporting on those risks as appropriate.**The key responsibilities of the role include:*** Execute the day-to-day responsibilities of the Chief Risk Officer for TNTC-IB, including the application of the Corporate risk management framework for the entity and ensuring continuous measuring, monitoring and controlling of risk is in place;* Responsible for ensuring that the branch has effective processes in place to identify and manage the risks to which the branch is or might be exposed, including both Financial and Non-Financial risks;* Coordinate and document risk management in accordance with laws, regulations and policies in accordance with the TNTC-IB business model;* Oversee the development and implementation of risk management policies, where necessary to meet regulatory expectations;* Risk oversight including development and embedding of an appropriate risk management framework, risk appetite statement, risk tolerance thresholds and related risk reporting for TNTC-IB;* Oversee, plan and direct the activities for the risk management function, ensuring that objectives are being met;* Provide counsel to business unit managers on risk management issues;* Participate in and/or present to senior management at the Branch Management Committee, and other working groups and committees that are part of the governance of the entity;* Member of the Branch Risk Management Committee, providing second line challenge and oversight;* Accountable to the management body for the activities of the independent risk management function of TNTC-IB;* Monitors applicable legislative and regulatory changes and communicates changes to affected business units. Abides by all regulatory requirements and handling regulatory interaction as appropriate;* Acts in accordance with the PCF 14 Statement of Responsibilities for TNTC-IB;* Manage all aspects of function with due skill, care and diligence including effective controls, risk management and mitigation and delegation of activity to appropriate skilled and competent persons;* Comply with any applicable corporate policies, local standards and service agreements;Culture:* Working with the TNTC-IB Management team, develop and maintain organisational culture, values and reputation in the market and with all partners, clients, suppliers, counterparties and regulatory bodies;* Set the tone from the top for TNTC-IB through creating a culture where everyone has ownership and responsibility for doing the right thing in accordance with the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework) Act 2023 Conduct Standards;* Act as a role model and demonstrate behaviours in a way that is aligned to the global conduct framework and enforces the values and ethical standards of the business.**Skills/Qualifications:*****The successful candidate will benefit from having:**** Extensive risk experience, with the ideal candidate having experience within a credit institution with strong understanding on custody banking, transactional banking and broader ancillary operations;* Thorough knowledge of Corporate, industry and Business Unit activities, compliance related requirements and risk mitigation techniques, is required to manage the function;* Knowledge of business strategy development is necessary to provide long term planning and to manage the performance of the risk management function;* Leadership, organizational skills, and strategic vision are required to direct the activities for multiple units and to provide thought leadership and consulting throughout the business unit and/or the organization;* Analytical and communication skills are required to review/approve policies and procedures and to work with line areas to oversee and manage risk activities.* Extensive industry experience, including significant exposure to key elements of risk, including financial and non-financial risk management, compliance and legal;* Able to think strategically, navigate and communicate effectively across a complex organisation;* Highly motivated and resilient;* Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail;* Confident in making decisions and addressing conflict.Note: This role will be subject to the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR), which imposes a legal Duty of Responsibility on persons carrying out this Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF) role. **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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Specialist - Strategic Validation Testing (Hybrid) page is loaded## Associate Specialist - Strategic Validation Testing (Hybrid)remote type: Hybridlocations: Limerick, Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R149661**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.**About the Role**This is a newly created individual contributor position within the Global Regulatory Affairs Office. The successful candidate will report to the Validation Testing Manager. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in financial services assurance and validation testing activities and will contribute to the design and execution of the significant remediation quality control/validation testing plan. Significant remediation activities will include those of regulators and internal audit.The candidate will interact and build relationships with senior management across Northern Trust. Additionally, the candidate will use their technical ability in the execution of the remediation quality control/validation testing plan.This individual will play a key role in managing and executing Northern Trust’s remediation quality control/validation testing program, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and translating multiple requirements into a balanced validation program. The seasoned professional supplies subject matter expertise, and execution rigor to enable management and coordination of issue validation and related testing activities.**The key responsibilities of the role include:****Leadership*** Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership to influence a wide range of stakeholders* Demonstrate strong initiative, project management, people skills, sound decision-making, intuitive thinking, and sensitivity to cultural diversity* Display strong presentation and influence skills**Technical / Operational*** Establish and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders* Accurately design and execute the quality control/validation approach and ensure that quality control/validation documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made* Identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize validation tasks for on-time delivery, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze processes and controls* Exercise responsibility over the execution of assigned regulatory validation projects and/or deliverables to ensure that work is performed prompt and accurately, including leading and overseeing the testing team's execution* Develop and show an understanding of the business risks, controls, and processes, along with an understanding of relevant laws, regulatory rules and knowledge of the impact of systems within areas reviewed* Escalate and/or communicate with relevant stakeholders to discuss the issues raised during the quality control/validation activities and agree path forward for resolution**The successful candidate will benefit from having:*** Several years experience in financial services, with proven testing experience in a financial institution, or similar consultancy experience in the financial services industry* Superior analytical and organizational skills* Ability to work under pressure* Ability to multitask and prove flexibility to change plans at short notice* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, with all levels of staff and management* Experience in the financial services industry, internal audit, or risk management, with in depth experience in risk management frameworks* Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA or JD along with proven technical abilities in select areas (e.g., regulatory compliance, risk management, auditing)* Ability to execute a formal quality control/validation testing strategy that reflects the organization’s risk profile, regulatory/legal requirements, and current risk trends* Demonstrate strong initiative and people skills, sound decision-making, analytical and intuitive mind-sets, political awareness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity* Ability to manage through critical issues and realign priorities and deliverables as needed* Ability to form evaluative judgment(s) based on analysis of information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations**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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Consultant, Property Real Estate Fund Accounting page is loaded## Consultant, Property Real Estate Fund Accountinglocations: Limerick, Irelandposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R149658**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.An opportunity has arisen for the role of Consultant in the Real Estate and Infrastructure (REIF) Team. Our team provides Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting and Relationship Management services to our clients. The team is regarded as the leading provider of Fund Administration services to the Irish Real Estate market. This role will provide an opportunity for you to develop both knowledge and experience of a dynamic and varied client environment and represents an exciting opportunity to work with a number of niche asset managers.**The key responsibilities of the role include:****Financial Reporting*** Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for Property Funds including the completion of consolidated financial statements for complex cross-border structures.* Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.* Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.* Oversee the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, Central Bank and CSO returns.**Fund Accounting*** Develop an understanding of Fund Accounting requirements for Property Funds.* Collection of relevant information to facilitate production of NAVs.* Issue NAVs accurately and within defined timeframes.* Organise payment of operating expenses.* Liaise with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV.**Client Servicing*** Responsible to provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department’s performance to clients (internal and external).* Effective communication with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities.* Ensure that operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund.* Ensure that documentation, legal and compliance issues are complete.* To understand the purpose of and gain the critical background knowledge of Funds assigned to the team.* To keep abreast of current activities in the REIF’s market as well as industry and regulatory developments.* Dealing with client queries.* Liaising with other internal departments such as Trustee, Legal, Transfer Agency and Company Secretarial.* Contribute to the marketing and sales process to prospective clients via sales presentations, RFP responses etc.**Purchase and Sale of Property Investments*** Understand the structure of property transactions.* Understand the process and approvals required.* Co-ordination of approval process.* Collation of documentation / record maintenance.**Skills/ Qualifications:***The successful candidate will benefit from having:** Hold a recognised Professional Accounting Qualification.* Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAPP and IFRS.* Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory /tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.* A strong appreciation of accounting principles and standards.* Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Property Fund Administration.* High level of communication skills, previous relationship management experience would be beneficial.* Demonstrate leadership and team-building qualities and ability to motivate a team.* Ability to assist with the management of the team.* Demonstrates understanding of the need for high-touch client service.* Ability to participate in systems development projects.* Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes required.* Strong knowledge of Excel.**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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
