Portfolio Analyst Job at Northern Trust, Chicago, IL

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  • Northern Trust
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role Overview: The Portfolio Analyst will play a critical role in the implementation, monitoring, and ongoing management of multi‑asset investment strategies across institutional and high‑net‑worth client portfolios. This individual will work closely with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and risk teams to translate research insights into scalable, compliant, and efficient portfolio outcomes across a broad multi‑asset platform. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Implementation & Execution Lead the implementation of research‑driven investment ideas across institutional and high‑net‑worth client accounts. Support portfolio rebalancing, transitions, and ongoing portfolio construction activities across multiple asset classes. Portfolio Monitoring & Risk Oversight Monitor portfolio allocations, exposures, and risk metrics; proactively identify and escalate risks or implementation issues. Assist in day‑to‑day portfolio management across the broader multi‑asset platform, ensuring alignment with stated objectives and constraints. Research & Investment Support Conduct multi‑asset research projects to identify new investment ideas, asset allocation themes, and risk management enhancements. Translate qualitative and quantitative research insights into actionable portfolio recommendations. Process Improvement & Technology Collaboration Collaborate with quantitative researchers and investment technology teams to enhance trading, implementation, and portfolio monitoring processes. Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, workflows, and data infrastructure supporting the investment process. Governance, Compliance & Client Stewardship Work closely with Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to all regulatory, contractual, and fiduciary requirements related to client portfolios, investment processes, and reporting. Support new product launches by providing subject‑matter expertise on portfolio construction, implementation feasibility, and operational readiness. Independent Ownership & Expertise Operate independently with in‑depth knowledge of the multi‑asset investment platform and business unit. Serve as a subject‑area expert, providing comprehensive analysis and guidance to stakeholders across investments, risk, sales, and product teams. Required Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of strategic and tactical asset allocation, portfolio construction, and multi‑asset risk management. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize qualitative judgment and quantitative analysis into clear investment recommendations. Programming proficiency in Python and SQL. Familiarity with institutional investment and data platforms such as Aladdin, Databricks, Snowflake, Bloomberg, ArcherIMS Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across investment, technology, and control functions. Experience & Qualifications Minimum 4+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably within a multi‑asset, fixed income or equity portfolio analyst, implementation, or investment strategy role. Graduate degree in Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field. Experience supporting institutional or high‑net‑worth client portfolios strongly preferred. Salary Range: $114,500 - 194,700 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies. Terms and Conditions Candidate Privacy Notice California Applicant Privacy Notice Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (U.S) Transparency in Coverage Disclosure – North America Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), +630-276-5353 (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), +44(0)207 982 4357 (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. Canada EEO STATEMENT Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. EMEA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. USA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)

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