Consultant - Financial Institutions & Counterparty Risk

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.

Major Responsibilities :

- Responsible for independently managing the portfolio hygiene of an assigned portfolio of credit exposure risk for a group of Country, Banks/Broker Dealers and Hedge Funds.
- Perform analysis of counterparties and countries annually or on ad-hoc basis; Assigns Probability of Default ratings. Evaluates an institution’s creditworthiness and track market developments and stability. Prepares written credit memos and makes presentations to credit committees
- Monitor trends and be able to serve as the SME and trusted advisor on assigned countries to partners.
- Manage relationships with local business units, inform of credit issues, and provide guidance for the development of strategies.
- Familiarity with rating models and other credit frameworks and Contribution to the development of risk monitoring products, processes and models related to counterparties and countries.

Knowledge Skills :

- Excellent communication, verbal, leadership and strategic skills
- Extensive knowledge of Bank and Broker dealer analysis
- Working knowledge of Country risk
- Highly flexible and adaptable to change; ability to multi-task on several assignments at once
- Advanced analytical, writing skills and some quantitative skills
- Strong relationship and presentation skills
- Ability to develop relationships at all levels of the organization and crisis management/multi-tasking skills

Experience Required :

- 6 - 8 years of banking or other financial/credit analysis related experience
- Bachelors or Masters in Business Management or Finance required. CFA/FRM added advantage
- Experience in counterparty and/or country analysis, in a buy‐side or counterparty risk function is preferred.

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 [email protected] , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Bangalore Office

The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees.  In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees.  Learn more.