Job Summary: 

As a member of the COO Learning & Development (L&D) Team, the Senior Training Consultant consults with all levels of management to translate business requirements into learning and development strategy.  Also ensures that learning and development interventions are aligned with the needs of the Business Unit and Northern Trust.  A Senior Consultant is required to lead as well as work collaboratively with Training Consultants defining learning solutions that support the functional requirements. This role assists management in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs and curriculums that support management and development.  Delivers and/or oversees the delivery of a wide range of learning and performance support solutions, likely to be highly visible and complex in nature. The Senior Consultant role will engage with local and regional practice leads and stakeholders to deliver the solutions required to support organizational goals at a local and global level

This role is also responsible for the assignment of work to the assigned L&D Team and is responsible for input in the performance management process for the team.

Major Duties:

• Consults with all levels of management to translate business requirements into learning and development strategy.
• Develops and implements programs that support individual and organizational performance that are aligned with Business Unit and/or enterprise-wide needs.
• Designs and implements proactive communication plans to ensure that learning and development initiatives are communicated effectively to global audiences.
• Evaluates training solutions to identify areas for improvement and maintain highest quality delivery.
• Identifies and evaluates applicability of new learning development vehicles, tools or programs developed by other organizations or vendors.  Recommends purchase of programs to management, as appropriate.
• Facilitates/conducts learning and training solutions.
• Acts as project manager for major, complex and high-profile learning and development initiatives.
• Keeps abreast of learning and development best practices and introduces them to Northern and the L&D Training Team.

Area Specific Duties - Fund Accounting

• Develop/Coordinate/deliver the i2i program mandatory curriculum within assigned geographic location.
  • Liaise with both managers and participants to outline program requirements.
  • Continuous evaluation of the program working with GFS and Stakeholders.
• Design, develop and maintain a training curriculum for the Fund Accounting function within the Global L&D curriculums which can be implemented and delivered regardless of geographic location.
• Coordinate/deliver the new hire curriculum within your geographic location.
• Design and deliver training for existing systems and new system roll-outs.
• Ensures that the L&D Functional learning and development interventions are aligned with the Business Unit and/or enterprise-wide needs.
• Consult with areas in the business unit to provide ongoing support.
• Work collaboratively with other Global Training Teams.
• Lead global projects within the FA Training group

Skills / Experience

• Is a technical expert with in-depth knowledge of Fund Accounting and strong knowledge of the business unit and corporate strategy. Has strong project management capabilities.  Has excellent communication, marketing, relationship, facilitation and motivational skills.  Shows strong judgment in the ability to formulate plans based on needs and leadership styles of key leaders.  Executes efficiently and effectively.  Leadership and organizational skills are essential.

For this position, we are looking for an individual that fits one of the two profiles below. Please note that a heavier weighting will be applied to a candidate with strong Fund Accounting functional knowledge:

An experienced operations professional willing to develop their consulting, writing and presenting skills.

Requirements include:

• Five to eight years of operational experience in the Fund Accounting operations function
• A strong understanding of complex fund structures and concepts
• A thorough understanding of the end-to-end Fund Accounting process
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of staff
• Self-starter and team player
• Attention to detail

An experienced training professional willing to quickly learn all aspects of the Fund Accounting operations function.

Requirements include:

• Five to eight years of training consulting experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of staff
• Self-starter and team player
• Attention to detail

All candidates will be asked to present and submit a technical writing sample, either procedures or training documentation.

Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.