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Specialist – Administration (Private Equity)

Northern Trust

Specialist – Administration (Private Equity)

Northern Trust

Saint Peter Port, Guernsey

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On-site

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Full-time

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1w ago

Required Skills

Private Equity Administration

Fund Administration

Guernsey Company Law

Excel

Client Management

Leadership

Compliance

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.

Role/ Department

An opportunity has arisen within our Private Equity Operations team. The role supports the delivery of a high‑quality service to Private Equity clients, working closely with internal teams, Investment Advisors, and third parties to ensure all client deliverables and KPIs are met.

You will act as a key member of the administration team, taking responsibility for complex client activities while supporting junior team members and contributing to wider departmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, Investment Advisors, auditors, and third parties
  • Develop in‑depth knowledge of client structures and bespoke requirements
  • Resolve client queries and provide effective operational solutions
  • Work closely with Relationship Managers on fee structures and service changes
  • Present operational matters to Boards and attend ad‑hoc meetings as required
  • May act as a client director on relevant structures

Operational Delivery

  • Manage end‑to‑end investor administration, including capital calls, distributions, transfers, closings, tax reporting, and audit confirmations
  • Perform daily and ad‑hoc cash management, FX processing, invoice payments, loan facility amendments, and bank reconciliations
  • Support company secretarial activities including SPV setup, board meetings, minute taking, and compliance with constitutional documents

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead by example, promoting a collaborative, professional team environment
  • Coach and develop junior team members through on‑the‑job training
  • Ensure procedures are accurate, up to date, and consistently followed
  • Support workload management across the team and assist during peak periods

Governance, Risk & Departmental Support

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, AML/KYC requirements, and regulatory obligations
  • Act as an authorised signatory where required
  • Monitor and support departmental KPIs and policy adherence
  • Contribute to audits, SOC 1 reviews, regulatory submissions, and internal projects
  • Support new business pitches, outsourcing oversight, and technical training initiatives

Skills & Experience

  • Strong knowledge of Guernsey Company, POI and Partnership law
  • Must have proven experience in Private Equity and/ or Fund Administration
  • Confident communicator with clients and senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrated people management and leadership capability
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage priorities and deadlines effectively
  • Advanced Excel skills; Investran knowledge advantageous
  • Self‑starter, flexible, and able to perform under pressure

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. #Made For Greater

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.

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About Northern Trust

Northern Trust

Financial services company.

10,001+

Employees

Chicago

Headquarters

Reviews

3.3

10 reviews

Work Life Balance

2.8

Compensation

2.2

Culture

2.9

Career

2.6

Management

2.4

35%

Recommend to a Friend

Pros

Quality people and colleagues

Hybrid work flexibility

Good learning opportunities

Cons

Low and uncompetitive pay

Poor management and leadership

Office politics and backstabbing

Salary Ranges

2,147 data points

Junior/L3

Senior/L5

Junior/L3 · Analyst

217 reports

$82,433

total / year

Base

$74,355

Stock

-

Bonus

$8,078

$57,036

$120,391

Interview Experience

6 interviews

Difficulty

2.7

/ 5

Duration

21-35 weeks

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

HR Screen

3

Phone Screening

4

Hiring Manager Interview

5

Final Interview

6

Offer

Common Questions

Behavioral/STAR

Technical Knowledge

Past Experience

Culture Fit

Industry Knowledge