Multi Asset Research Associate

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 worlds 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 worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Position Description Summary:

Are you an ambitious investment researcher looking to advance your career in a dynamic and leading multi-asset business? NTAMs multi-asset team, with over $100 billion in assets under management, is a leader in asset allocation strategies designed for OCIO and Wealth Management clients across the globe. We seek a talented individual who is eager to apply quantitative techniques to solve complex investment problems and provide insightful investment recommendations across various asset classes. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with our team of expert researchers and portfolio managers, supporting your career development in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct evidence-based research to support investment recommendations across a range of asset classes and regions.

Perform applied signal research, portfolio construction research, back-testing and risk assessment of new investment strategies & ideas

Collaborate with others to successfully complete complex quantitative and fundamental research projects

Become central point of contact to compile economic and financial market data including updating of charts and integrating new datasets.

Contribute towards the teams regular investment dialogue and provide investment recommendations.

Respond to requests from internal stakeholders in the form of sharing published research and data.

Maintain and further enhance a dashboard/database of asset allocation decisions over time; track and analyze decisions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Knowledge

Knowledge of investments and the financial markets, usually acquired by a related degree, is required

Basic programming ability in languages such as Python, SQL

Knowledge of data platforms such as traditional RDBMS systems (Oracle, SQL) and cloud architectures

Familiarity with machine learning and AI tools

Knowledge and insight into asset allocation strategies and methodologies

Experience

Degree in financial engineering, finance, economics or related field required

Relevant work experience preferred

23-years experience in Investment Research role

Salary Range:

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.

Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds 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 youre 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.