Analyst, Alt Investments

Northern Trust • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

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

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

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. Northern Trust does not provide sponsorship for this opportunity.

Requirements

• College degree required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for 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.

Responsibilities

• Act 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.
• Retrieve and interpret data and prepare analysis to help ensure client valuation expectations are met.
• Manage assigned daily tasks and ensure day-to-day deliverables are met 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.

What This Job Offers

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