Global Head of Transfer Agency and Investor Services

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized awardwinning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds 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 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Global Head of Transfer Agency is a pivotal leadership role within our organization responsible for the comprehensive management of our transfer agency services inclusive of investor antimoney laundering (Investor AML) and partnership services. Reporting into the Global Practice Executive of Accounting & Fund Services this role will focus on building out a unified global operating model implementing scalable and standardized transfer agency partnership accounting and investor servicing processes and delivering quality excellence while driving innovation and digital modernization of the investor servicing ecosystem.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead the global transfer agency client investor services and partnership services teams ensuring the delivery of highquality services across all regions.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership of these functions fostering a culture of continuous improvement innovation risk management and service excellence.

• Build a high performing diverse team of leaders capable of delivering on the needs of the future.

Operations Management:

• Manage all aspects of the transfer agency operations including the processing of subscriptions redemptions transfers and switches.

• Ensure that all operations are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Oversee the provision of highquality services to investors ensuring their needs and expectations are met and exceeded. This includes understanding their specific requirements and tailoring services accordingly.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team providing training and development opportunities and implementing new technologies and processes to enhance capabilities.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Client Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various operational areas to ensure alignment and integration of transfer agency processes.

• Engage with external clients to understand their needs and deliver integrated transfer agency and investor solutions and services that add value to their operations.

• Foster strong relationships with technology partners to leverage innovative solutions for scalable and efficient transfer agency operations.

• Stay abreast of market trends and client needs to inform the development and implementation of technologydriven scalable solutions.

Expense Management and Value Creation:

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through the implementation of scalable operations and the strategic use of technology.

• Oversee the fund accounting budget ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with the firms financial objectives.

• Continually seek opportunities to add value to client operations through the delivery of highquality costeffective fund accounting services.

• Leverage data and technology to enhance operational efficiency reduce costs and improve service delivery.

Regional COO Responsibilities:

In addition to the responsibilities listed above depending on the location of this role the candidate may also serve as a regional COO for legal entities providing senior leadership support and insight on legal entity operations.

• Act as a key point of contact liaison and local lead for cross functional client service and incident matters; regulatory and governance bodies and legal entity executives ensuring transparency consistency and compliance in all operations.

• Leverage deep understanding of investor servicing to inform and guide strategic decisions at the legal entity level.

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.

Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

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We hope youre 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.