Transfer Agency & Fund Administration Lead – Private Equity Accounting

Role / Department

The Fund Administration/Transfer Agency Lead (Guernsey) is a leadership position within our Guernsey Private Capital Administration (PCA) department. Reporting to the Head of PCA Guernsey, the role holds end‑to‑end responsibility for all Guernsey‑based Fund Administration/Transfer Agency operations (excl. AML) and service delivery and is responsible for functional oversight, governance, and support to Northern Trust’s Transfer Agency activities delivered from our outsourced/extended locations (such as Ireland and India), in line with our global operating model and shared ownership approach.

• Strategic Leadership & Service Delivery
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  Provide strategic direction and day‑to‑day leadership for all Fund Administration/Transfer Agency services in the Guernsey’s Private Capital business, ensuring high‑quality service delivery, operational efficiency, and outstanding client outcomes for all fund administration/investor servicing activities.
• Operational Accountability
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  Own the end‑to‑end TA operations for Guernsey/in‑sourced domiciled funds, maintaining accountability for service levels, quality control, and regulatory compliance throughout the investor lifecycle – from subscription and redemption processing to investor communications and reporting.
• Outsourcing Oversight & Governance
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  Serve as the Business Unit Outsourcing Manager for TA, establishing a robust governance framework for all Transfer Agency processes delegated to offshore/outsourced teams (e.g. in Ireland, India). Oversee service level agreements (SLAs), perform regular service reviews, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure delegated activities meet Northern Trust’s standards and risk controls. Proactively manage escalations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives across locations.
• Regulatory & Risk Compliance
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  Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements and corporate control frameworks, including adherence to Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) regulations, economic substance obligations, anti‑money laundering (AML) and investor due diligence standards. Maintain appropriate local oversight, approvals, and record‑keeping for critical investor services (e.g. investor register sign‑offs, board reporting) in line with Northern Trust policies and Guernsey regulations.
• Client Focus & Relationship Management
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  Act as an escalation point of contact for Transfer Agency matters in Guernsey, working closely with Client Service Delivery Managers and Relationship Managers to address client needs, service reviews, and new business opportunities. Represent the TA function in client meetings, fund board meetings, and regulatory engagements as needed ensuring client queries and requirements are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership
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  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Investor AML, Payments teams, and global PCA leadership, to deliver a cohesive and integrated service model. Promote a "One Northern Trust" approach that leverages global best practices and consistent processes across jurisdictions for Private Capital clients.
• People Leadership & Development
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  Lead, mentor, and develop the Guernsey Fund Administration/TA team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning. Manage resource planning, hiring and training, performance management, and succession planning to ensure a skilled and resilient team capable of meeting current and future business needs.
• Operational Resilience & Change Management
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  Monitor capacity, productivity, and risk metrics (KPIs/KRIs), implementing improvements to enhance operational resilience and scalability. Champion process improvements and technology initiatives to drive efficiency (e.g. workflow automation, system enhancements) and participate in strategic change/transformation projects impacting the Transfer Agency function.

• Extensive Fund Administration/TA Expertise
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  Demonstrated experience in Transfer Agency/Investor Services/fund administration, ideally in private equity or…