Northern Trust is looking to fill a Middle Office Trade Operations Associate Specialist role to ensure the accurate and timely capture, confirmation, and settlement of trades, requiring a self-starter capable of independent work in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (ability to create macros is a plus)
- Full understanding of platform systems, workflows, and upstream/downstream dependencies and asset class expertise
Responsibilities
- Involved in development life cycle with writing business requirements and testing
- Evaluating bespoke client requests and analyzing next steps
- Expertise in BAU trade operations
- Ownership of onboarding new clients and helps transition to the BAU teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (ability to create macros is a plus)
- Full understanding of platform systems, workflows, and upstream/downstream dependencies and asset class expertise
Other
- Can identify inefficiencies and implement standardized processes and procedures
- Training new hires and junior partners
- Can independently and confidently manage projects
- Exceptional written, oral communication and people skills
- Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and effective time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under extremely time sensitive conditions
- Excellent analytical skills and intellectually curious
- Operate with a continuous improvement and innovation mindset
- Model and embed Northern Trust cultural behaviors
- 7-10+ years of industry experience in trade operations
- Hold themselves accountable and is passionate about delivering high quality work and servicing clients
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
