Tax Analyst (Graduate Opportunity)

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.

Role/ Department: 

As part of the Custody Tax Operations team, the Tax Analyst is at the centre of the International withholding tax processing.  Reporting to the Team Manager, responsibilities will be to ensure all tax related inquiries received from both internal and external parties are responded to in an accurate and timely manner and a focus to continually improve the service offered to clients. 

The key responsibilities of the role include: 

• Responds to tax related queries from EMEA based clients and client servicing partners accurately and efficiently.

• Interfaces with other areas of the bank and external third parties e.g. sub-custodians to gather information required to respond to such queries. 

• Assists with ad-hoc projects in response to internal and external inquiries.

• Prepares and presents client reporting.

• Maintains and processes tax information for assigned accounts as needed.
• Works on various software systems within the group. 

Skills/ Qualifications: 

• Tax and/or accounting knowledge usually acquired through related work experience or coursework is an advantage. 
•  Analytical and Microsoft Office skills are required to assist in responding to queries and preparing reporting.  
• Demonstrated client servicing capabilities and excellent communication skills. 

• Must be resilient to pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly. 

• Accuracy and attention to detail at all times. 

• Ability to work within a team environment.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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 atMyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.