Analyst, Alt Investments

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

3d • $43,200 - $64,800

About The Position

The Analyst, Alt Investments serves as the primary Alternative Asset Services contact for Northern Trust client relationship managers on client inquiries related to alternative investments. The role monitors, resolves, and responds to inquiries from internal and external parties, including gathering and interpreting data and preparing analysis to help meet client valuation expectations.

The analyst manages assigned daily work to meet day-to-day deliverables while collaborating effectively within a team. The position also reviews processes to identify efficiency improvements, participates in departmental projects and initiatives, and uses initiative while referring more complex problems to supervisors or subject-matter experts. Work hours follow the Chicago office schedule, with a 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. start depending on daylight saving time.

Requirements

• College degree required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Work schedule congruent with Chicago office hours, with a 6:30 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. start depending on daylight saving time.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• College degree with an emphasis in Finance and 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 about 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.
• Review and assess processes to identify improvements that increase team efficiency.
• Participate in departmental 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