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.

THE DEPARTMENT

Limerick’s Custody Client Service team are responsible for 600+ clients. The department has a high level of interaction with internal teams to source information which enables the team to provide Prompt Quality Responses for all client queries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based in Limerick, the successful candidate will report into the Custody Services Manager. The successful individual will focus on resolution on client queries, where expertise is required to problem solve and manage client expectations. The role offers the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge of the firm’s global operating structure. The role will also offer the opportunity for full ownership of one or more department initiatives and representing the team on cross-function process or project deliverables. The successful individual will emerge as an expert in a specific skill set but remain focused primarily on daily client service execution. Also the individual may manage daily operational activities and supervise day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role).

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· To act as the primary point of contact for all custody related queries from the Client.

· Responsible for maintaining and enhancing service provided to the Client.

· Ownership, management and resolution of all Client queries.

· Awareness of transition activity linked to the Client.

· Identifies and manages resolution of service delivery root causes.

· Initiates frequent, proactive communication with the Investment Manager daily contacts to verify perceived levels of satisfaction and demonstrate proactive service.

· Participates in Service Reviews as required.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with all internal partners.

· Maintain and monitor all client data and standing instructions.

· Monitoring and resolution of cash and stock exceptions.

· Ensure day to day funding requirements are in line with client standing instructions.

· Acts as an authorisation point within the team for foreign exchange and cash payment transactions.

· Resolves all ASL situations in a timely manner.

· Ensure compliance with all NT risk policies and adherence to ‘Best Practice’ documents.

· Coordinates / manages sub-account openings as directed by the Investment Manager.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Global Custody operational knowledge with proven Client Service expertise is required.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

· Analytical and problem solving skills are required.

· Ability to facilitate discussions and reach decisions.

· Technically sound in area of expertise with broader knowledge of other business areas.

· Ability to work under pressure to achieve the multiple daily deadlines for client deliverables, with a mature approach.

· Ability to work within a team and support junior team members.

· Ability to plan and prioritise their day to day workload to meet client deadlines.

· Ability to review and resolve complex issues.

· Demonstrates an excellent understanding of risk associated with the role.

· A College or University degree is preferred.

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.

Senior Client Services Representative, Custody Services

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