analyst, Financial analysis (ccar- mrp&a)Northern Trust

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.
Working Model:
Hybrid
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.
Role / Department:
The Financial Analyst will engage in the annual Capital Planning/ CCAR process and various ad hoc requirements to be determined by CCAR Finance team and the Management group. The analyst will work closely and frequently within a team with partners based both in Manila and Chicago to support the Bank's CCAR Finance Team and to ensure the goals of the business unit and of Northern Trust are met.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
Engage in annual Capital Plan/ CCAR exercise which includes, but is not limited to, execution of projection methodologies, reporting of results, development and maintenance of internal controls,
Develop and maintain design, assumptions, and performance of qualitative projection methodologies utilized for capital adequacy assessments
Work closely with the Team Leader and the Manager in identifying process improvements to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the team
Conduct User Acceptance Testing of technology enhancements, and developing End User Computing compliant documentation
Create/Update desktop procedures, process narrative, flowchart and risk-control documentation for significant processes including appropriate consideration of key reports, control evidence and end-user computing
Execute and document controls performed, and resolve control gaps or exceptions
Ensure that timeliness and integrity of the CCAR PPNR process is maintained and proactively provide sound and valuable recommendations to stakeholders that would impact process integrity and efficiency
Participate in other special projects and ad hoc requirements, as appropriate
Skills / Qualifications:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial models, forecasts, results, deal with ambiguous topics
Strong written and verbal communication skills to present relevant information to various stakeholders
Highly flexible and adaptable to change with the ability to manage multiple deliverables concurrently
Self-motivated and intellectually curious with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams
Proficiency with Office 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneDrive, and Teams, to efficiently perform analyses and communicate financial information to various stakeholders
Knowledgeable in HFM & TM1/Cognos, and other similar systems used in financial reporting, planning and analysis
Experience with business intelligence analytical tools required to interpret data, perform analyses and communicate financial information to various constituents. Knowledge and experience in Power BI reporting is a plus
Ability to work effectively and build relationships in a geographically blended environment (North America and Manila, primarily)
CPA a plus but not required. 3-6 years of related experience in Management Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Project Analysis, Internal controls and other relevant functional areas which may cover Risk, General Accounting, Statutory Reporting and other Accounting and Finance-related disciplines.
Good business acumen and an understanding of the financial services industry
Working Hours
5AM - 2PM, Mondays - Fridays (with flexibility on peak weeks and capital planning season)
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 ********@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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