Associate, Investment Performance & Reporting

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate on the Client Reporting Team, within the Northern Trust Asset Management COO office, is primarily responsible for supporting the development, compilation and distribution of client and product data and insight delivery across diverse portfolio strategies including fixed income, equity, multi asset class, and ESG. This individual partners with stakeholders and clients in a matrix-style organizational framework to ensure the accurate, timely and precise delivery of client and product insights. This role is instrumental in narrating Northern Trust Asset Management’s value proposition to internal and external clients and business partners.

Requirements

• Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable to change with an innovation-centric approach.
• Ability to operate in a deadline driven environment while still maintaining a strict attention to detail and ability to prioritize issues appropriately.
• Solid business analysis skills with evidence of problem solving in previous roles beneficial to the applicant.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• 1-2+ years of experience in Financial Services (Investment Accounting, Finance Operations or Fund Accounting, etc.) is required.
• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience.
• Versed in market trends, financial concepts and asset class varieties.
• General Knowledge of investment management principles, strategies, and policies and regulations applicable to the investment management industry.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Conceptual knowledge with Investment Management applications and systems such as Aladdin Blackrock and Eagle a plus.
• Advanced Excel/VBA and SQL is a plus.
• Asset Management experience preferred, however will consider recent College/University graduates if field of study is applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development, compilation and distribution of a broad range of client reports, including but not limited to factsheets, investment reports, accounting and performance reports.
• Works with internal operations teams to ensure the accuracy of underlying client, fund, and/or strategy data.
• Assists with projects and/or process improvement initiatives in relation to Client Reporting and associated functions.
• Identifies & assists in implementing improvements to existing processes to further gain operational efficiency and productivity.
• Identifies, designs and implements data quality checks in conjunction with Chief Data Office to solidify data integrity in a speedy and accurate manner.
• Interface with portfolio managers, relationship managers and other business partners in order to understand client needs and improve reporting.
• Stays abreast of investment reporting capabilities and solutions across the asset management industry to ensure NTAM is competitively positioned.

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