Associate Consultant

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 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.

Job Code54433

Job TileAssociate Consultant

Job FunctionP1 Associate Consultant

Role/ Department:

The role involves working for Front Office Solutions Product Development team which supports the holistic digital and service solution for modern institutional portfolios fit for purpose to enable data integration team collaboration and portfolio analysis. A qualified candidate must have the ability to perform in a fast-paced and agile environment in supporting a proven desktop application and delivering a high touch digital application. Innovating collaborating and putting the client at the forefront is of utmost importance in this role. This individual should have a strong technical background and experience working on Software Development projects and testing

Oversee internal and client-side efforts to meet project timelines and overcome project hurdles.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Defines and applies testing strategy to ensure full coverage of positive and negative test cases
• Collaborates with business users to understand and articulate the needs of the business in the software development process
• Makes consultative recommendations to business users and product owners based on knowledge and experience
• Interacts with software developers to ensure existing code coverage and new functional items are included in the testing framework
• Develops and implements a Test-Driven Development strategy which supports automated testing and continuous integration/continuous development
• Maintains a well-organized inventory of test cases which can be efficiently re-used
• Takes a significant role in signing off on new functionality regression testing and operational readiness preparations
• Execute UAT test cases including:

• Confirm that the feature performs as intended per business requirements

• Confirm that the feature is consistent in behavior and look of existing features.

• Extraction of data from vended applications to aid in validating of data used.

• Certify that the feature is ready to move into production.

• Provide comprehensive in-depth consulting and assistance to testing team

• Maintain and enhance detailed test scripts based off business requirements outlining

specific use cases with expected results to support effective testing

• Analyze testing results to identify bugs and clearly communicates detailed examples

with steps to recreate

• Review automation scripts created by the team and provide feedback

• Work with Release team to secure all needed test environments data resources required to execute planned testing; identify and highlight any areas where gaps may cause project delay or dependency impacts

• Maintain all test-related documentations project plans and provide scoping and estimated timelines

• Manage defects testing-related project risks reporting test status meetings/updates and communications with all stakeholders

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Understanding of institutional investment industry.

• Good to have the knowledge of performance measurement concepts and standards including GIPS ILPA etc.

• Knowledge of alternative assets (private equity hedge funds real estate derivatives) and the metrics typically associated with them will be an advantage

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of quality assurance software

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working on projects under Scrum/Agile methodology

• Experience with Hedge Funds Investment Management and/or Financial Services a plus

• Should be flexible for shifts and extended working hours

• Bachelors degree with emphasis in Information Technology or Finance/Accounting Masters degree a plus

• Around 4 years of work experience related to Private Equity Hedge funds Project Management Regression Testing Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control of software development projects including test automation

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Work with us:

We work hard to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels respected and empowered to play a critical role in our success. But we also believe balance isnt just important its essential. Thats why we offer a robust set of benefits that allow for both a compelling career and a fulfilling life:

Financial Life Insurance Disability Plans Pension/Gratuity Annual Pay Review

Work-Life Balance Flexible Work Options Incremental Annual Leave Paid Community Volunteer Days

Professional Development Career Paths Educational Assistance Recognition Program NT University and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to an inclusive culture

Health & Well-beingMedical Insurance Active Sports & Social Clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups) Employee Assistance Program

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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 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.

Eligibility for Internal Partner

24 months as a Senior Analyst to move as a Technical coordinator/Associate Consultant.
Movement within TC and Associate Consultant is 12 months

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

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 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.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office established in 2016 is now home to over 3000 employees. The office handles various functions including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to 2024 they volunteered more than 10000 hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.