Analyst, Alt Investments

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Analyst, Alt Investments serves as a primary Alternative Asset Services contact for Northern Trust client relationship managers regarding client inquiries about alternative investments. The role monitors, resolves, and responds to internal and external inquiries, including retrieving and interpreting data and preparing analysis to help meet client valuation expectations.

The analyst manages daily assigned tasks and deliverables while working effectively in a team. The position also reviews processes to identify efficiency improvements, participates in department projects and initiatives, and uses initiative while referring more complex problems to supervisors or experts. The work schedule follows Chicago office hours, with a start time of 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. depending on daylight saving time.

Requirements

• A college degree is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree with an emphasis in Finance or Accounting.
• Knowledge of capital markets, with exposure to hedge funds, private equity, commingled funds, valuation reporting, or reconciliation principles.
• Finance or accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Alternative Asset Services contact for Northern Trust client relationship managers on client inquiries regarding alternative investments.
• Monitor, resolve, and respond to inquiries from internal and external parties.
• Pull and interpret data and prepare analysis to help ensure client valuation expectations are met.
• Manage assigned daily tasks and meet day-to-day deliverables while working effectively in a team environment.
• Review and assess processes to identify improvements that increase team efficiency.
• Participate in department projects and initiatives.
• Use initiative and refer more complex problems to supervisors or experts.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) and pension.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level