Overview
In this role you lead the Guernsey Fund Administration/Transfer Agency function within the Private Capital team, shaping end-to-end TA service delivery and governance. You will oversee offshore outsourcing relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality investor servicing. The position focuses on scalable processes, risk controls, and client outcomes in a multi-jurisdictional model. You’ll drive continuous improvement and act as a primary point of contact for TA matters in Guernsey, contributing to Northern Trust’s One NT vision.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- inclusive workplace
- opportunity for career progression
- collaborative culture
- movement within the organization
- financial strength and stability
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for Fund Administration/Transfer Agency services in Guernsey, ensuring quality and client outcomes
- Own end-to-end TA operations for Guernsey/in-sourced funds, monitoring SLAs and regulatory compliance
- Manage Outsourcing governance for offshore/outsourced TA processes, SLAs, and KPI reviews
- Ensure regulatory and control compliance including GFSC, AML/KYC, and data protection standards
- Act as escalation point for TA matters and engage with clients, RM/CS teams, and regulators
- Collaborate with Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Payments, and global PCA leadership to deliver an integrated service model
- Lead and develop the Guernsey TA team, manage resource planning, training, and performance
- Drive operational resilience and change initiatives, including workflow automation and system enhancements
Key requirements
- Extensive TA/Fund Administration experience, ideally in private equity or alternative assets
- Experience managing TA operations across onshore-offshore or outsourced models
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills with senior-level collaboration
- In-depth knowledge of fund industry regulations (GFSC, AML/KYC, FATCA/CRS, data protection) in Guernsey
- Strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- People leadership experience across multiple locations; senior manager level preferred
- Professional qualifications such as ICSA or similar
- Familiarity with relevant industry systems and technologies
- Excellent communication and relationship-building
- Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
- Problem-solving and decisive decision-making
- TA operations and governance
- KPI/KRI monitoring
- risk management and control frameworks
Administration Lead Private Equity in Guernsey employer: Northern Trust
Northern Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and inclusivity. With over 135 years of financial expertise, employees are encouraged to develop their careers while contributing to meaningful philanthropic efforts in the community. The company's commitment to service, integrity, and expertise ensures that partners thrive in a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in securities finance.
