EMEA Head of Insurance Investment Accounting-Specialist role (EMEA Expansion)

Northern Trust
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Project leadership"]

Lead localization and development of the UK-insurance investment accounting product, ensuring UK GAAP, IFRS (IFRS 17), Solvency II and SORP compliance; design UK reporting and operations; collaborate with Sales, Product, and clients to tailor solutions, integrate UK systems, and deliver UK-compliant reporting and onboarding.

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Northern Trust
Northern Trust
4 months ago

EMEA Head of Insurance Investment Accounting-Specialist role (EMEA Expansion)

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Job Summary

Lead localization and development of the UK-insurance investment accounting product, ensuring UK GAAP, IFRS (IFRS 17), Solvency II and SORP compliance; design UK reporting and operations; collaborate with Sales, Product, and clients to tailor solutions, integrate UK systems, and deliver UK-compliant reporting and onboarding.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the localisation and adaptation of the UK insurance investment accounting product for the UK market, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS (IFRS 17), Solvency II, and SORP requirements.
  • •Design and implement the UK-specific reporting solution and operational model, drawing on best practices from the US platform.
  • •Maintain documentation for UK policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • •Partner with Sales to support onboarding of the launch beta client in the UK insurance sector and engage in client meetings to articulate value and gather requirements.
  • •Build and refine the operational model for UK insurance investment accounting, including reconciliations, month-end close, system integrations, and UK-compliant client reporting.

Key Requirements

  • •Deep understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, Solvency II, and SORP for insurance investment accounting.
Experience:Financial servicesInsuranceInvestment accounting
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementProject leadership
Certifications:ACAACCACIMA
Languages:English
Tech Stack:UK GAAPIFRS 17Solvency IISORPSAP FAM

Company Brief

Northern Trust
Global financial services firm providing wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions to institutions, corporations, and affluent individuals, with a focus on custody, investment management, and technology-driven services.
Industry: Asset Management
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1889
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