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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 Code    54433 Job Tile    Associate Consultant Job Function    P1, Associate Consultant

Role/ Department:   The role involves working for Front Office Solutions Product Development team which supports the holistic digital and service solution for modern institutional portfolios, fit for purpose to enable data integration, team collaboration and portfolio analysis. A qualified candidate must have the ability to perform in a fast-paced and agile environment in supporting a proven desktop application and delivering a high touch digital application.  Innovating, collaborating, and putting the client at the forefront is of utmost importance in this role.  This individual should have a strong technical background and experience working on Software Development projects and testing  Oversee internal and client-side efforts to meet project timelines and overcome project hurdles. 

  The key responsibilities of the role include:  

Defines and applies testing strategy to ensure full coverage of positive and negative test cases Collaborates with business users to understand and articulate the needs of the business in the software development process Makes consultative recommendations to business users and product owners based on knowledge and experience Interacts with software developers to ensure existing code coverage and new functional items are included in the testing framework Develops and implements a Test-Driven Development strategy which supports automated testing and continuous integration/continuous development Maintains a well-organized inventory of test cases which can be efficiently re-used Takes a significant role in signing off on new functionality, regression testing and operational readiness preparations Execute UAT test cases including:  Confirm that the feature performs as intended per business requirements  Confirm that the feature is consistent in behavior and look of existing features.  Extraction of data from vended applications to aid in validating of data used.  Certify that the feature is ready to move into production.  Provide comprehensive, in-depth consulting and assistance  to testing team  Maintain and enhance detailed test scripts based off business requirements outlining        specific use cases with expected results to support effective testing  Analyze testing results to identify bugs and clearly communicates detailed examples             with steps to recreate  Review automation scripts created by the team and provide feedback  Work with Release team to secure all needed test environments, data, resources required to execute planned testing; identify and highlight any areas where gaps may cause project delay or dependency impacts  Maintain all test-related documentations, project plans and provide scoping and estimated timelines  Manage defects, testing-related project risks, reporting, test status meetings/updates and communications with all stakeholders 

Skills/ Qualifications:   Understanding of institutional investment industry.  Good to have the knowledge of performance measurement concepts and standards including GIPS, ILPA, etc.  Knowledge of alternative assets (private equity, hedge funds, real estate, derivatives) and the metrics typically associated with them will be an advantage  Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of quality assurance software

QUALIFICATIONS  Experience working on projects under Scrum/Agile methodology  Experience with Hedge Funds, Investment Management and/or Financial Services a  plus  Should be flexible for shifts and extended working hours  Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Information Technology or Finance/Accounting, Master’s degree a plus  Around 4+ years of work experience related to Private Equity, Hedge funds, Project Management, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control of software development projects including test automation Excellent verbal and written skills. 

Work with us:   We work hard to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels respected and empowered to play a critical role in our success. But we also believe balance isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we offer a robust set of benefits that allow for both a compelling career and a fulfilling life:  Financial  – Life Insurance, Disability Plans, Pension/Gratuity, Annual Pay Review  Work-Life Balance  – Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Paid Community Volunteer Days  Professional Development  – Career Paths, Educational Assistance, Recognition Program, NT University, and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to an inclusive culture  Health & Well-being  –Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social Clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program                                                                                            A greater path is here. Where will it take you?  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. 

Eligibility for Internal partner

•24 months as a Senior Analyst to move as a Technical coordinator/Associate Consultant. •Movement within TC and Associate Consultant is 12 months

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.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work. Learn more.