Analyst, Alt Investments

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

1d • $43,200 - $64,800 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office is required.
• Analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Knowledge of Capital Markets with exposure to Hedge Funds/Private Equity/Comingles Funds/Valuation Reporting/Reconciliation Principles, and finance or accounting preferred.
• Work schedule will be congruent to our Chicago office hours (start time will be 6:30am/7:30am depending on Daylight Savings).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Alternative Asset Services contact for client relationship managers at Northern Trust for all client related inquiries regarding alternative investments.
• Monitor, resolve, and respond to inquiries from internal and external parties; including pulling and interpreting data, and preparing analysis with a view to ensuring client valuation expectations are met.
• Manage their assigned daily tasks to ensure day to day deliverables are met but are expected to work effectively in a team environment.
• Consistently review and assess processes to identify process improvements for increased team efficiency.
• Actively participate in department projects and initiatives.
• Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree