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.

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a trillion dollar investment management firm entrusted by investors around the globe to help them navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realize their long-term objectives. 

The role is for an Investment Risk Specialist, based in Dublin. The role holder will act as the Designated Person PCF39C (subject to CBI approval) for Fund Risk Management on behalf of Northern Trust Fund Managers Ireland Limited, which is authorised as a UCITS Management Company. The individual will work within the global Risk team, focused on supporting the successful EMEA and APAC Asset Management business and reporting to the International Chief Risk Officer.

The role is a great opportunity for someone looking to combine core investment risk responsibility for $200bn of AUM (predominantly in EU regulated vehicles) with involvement in a larger global investment and risk business.

The individual will be the expert on all investment risk considerations (including sustainability risks) for our EU domiciled fund ranges, and our SMAs across EMEA and APAC. Currently this is focused on index and quant, equity and fixed income, and liquidity products. They will also be involved in the broader global investment risk process, providing advice and expertise alongside the asset class specialists.

The Key Responsibilities of the Role Include:

Day-to-day oversight of investment risk processesIntegration of sustainability risk monitoringReporting to Boards and regulatorsPerforming the DP for Fund Risk Management role, including responding to regulator queriesSupporting global risk framework developmentProviding investment risk advice to portfolio managersSpecialist advice and challenge for new products and client mandates, especially UCITS and AIFsResponding to client queries and leading discussions with clients on investment risk mattersContinuous development and ownership of appropriate investment risk frameworks for EMEA and APAC businessesWorking with operational risk experts on incident response challengeParticipation in cross-functional committees supporting ongoing governance and strategic developmentsRepresenting NTAM at external asset management associations

Skills/ Experience Required:

Track record in a risk management capacity at a senior level, with detailed knowledge of asset management businesses, especially EU/UK regulated entitiesSuitable qualifications and experience that directly support the expectations of the PCF39C role (DP for Fund Risk Management)Experience with regulatory communication and expectations, as well as knowledge of relevant CBI, ESMA, AIFMD and UCITS regulationsPractical application of investment risk oversight, with particular focus on quant and index productsExcellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify problems, develop and communicate strategic solutionsCompelling written and verbal communicator, with the ability to adjust communication style to audience need when explaining complex situationsExperience and technical competency in data reporting, analysis and automation tools such as PowerBI, Power Automate, Python and Microsoft ExcelA global outlook with sensitivity and awareness of social and cultural differencesSeveral years in an asset management risk role, or a market risk role

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.