Sr Analyst, Prvt Equity Acctng

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services. Founded in 1889, the company is guided by three Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. These principles are reflected in the business conduct that Northern Trust strives to instill in its partners, whom it calls employees, and to provide to its clients and the communities it serves worldwide.

Role Summary

The Senior Analyst is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of investor data within CRM systems while supporting and overseeing the execution of transfer agency and capital activity processes, including capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee investor record setup and ongoing maintenance within CRM systems, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Validate key investor attributes including entity details, contacts, banking instructions, and tax information against source documentation
• Perform reconciliations between CRM platforms and downstream systems to ensure data integrity across reporting processes
• Support the execution of capital calls, distributions, and investor account statements
• Review and validate transaction processing and investor deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ensure all outputs align with fund governing documents and established operational procedures
• Serve as the primary reviewer of Analyst work across investor setup, capital activity, and reporting processes
• Identify, escalate, and resolve discrepancies while ensuring adherence to internal controls and audit requirements
• Deliver high-quality work with strong attention to detail and minimal revision required
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities, including automation and standardization initiatives
• Develop and maintain procedures and controls related to investor data and capital activity workflows
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to junior team members
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and feedback to Analysts to support development and performance
• Engage with internal stakeholders and clients to address routine inquiries and support operational needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting
• Working knowledge of financial services, private equity structures, or investor onboarding processes preferred
• Prior experience reviewing work and providing oversight to junior staff preferred

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience in private capital, fund administration, or investor data management