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Senior Fund Accounting Training Consultant

Northern Trust · Chicago, IL · $83,100–$141,300 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Walk me through how you would turn a business request for training into a learning strategy.

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose the real performance gap before designing anything, which is the heart of consulting on learning.

Tell me about a time you led other training consultants on a shared project. How did you divide the work and keep quality even?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead peers well, which the posting says a senior consultant must do.

Tell me about a training session that went badly. What did you learn from it?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect honestly on their own delivery and adjust instead of blaming the audience.

What would you do

A manager asks for training, but you suspect the real problem is a broken process. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will say when training is not the answer instead of building a course that changes nothing.

How do you keep training materials current when systems and procedures in fund accounting change often?

What they are checking: Whether they have a practical upkeep process so people are never trained on outdated steps.

How would you train teams spread across different countries and time zones on the same process?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver consistent learning to a global operations workforce without losing quality.

How do you work with subject matter experts who are busy and not natural teachers?

What they are checking: Whether they can draw knowledge out of experts efficiently and turn it into something learners can use.

About the work

Explain the daily NAV process in fund accounting as you would to a new hire in their first week.

What they are checking: Whether they know fund accounting well enough to teach it clearly, which this role depends on.

How do you design a curriculum for fund accountants that takes someone from new hire to fully productive?

What they are checking: Whether they can sequence skills sensibly and build a whole program, not just single sessions.

How do you measure whether a training program actually improved performance on the job?

What they are checking: Whether they look past attendance and survey scores to real changes like fewer errors or faster ramp-up.

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The full job description

As published by Northern Trust.

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. 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. #LI-Hybrid Salary Range: $83,100 - 141,300 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. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Working with Us As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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