Client Portfolio Manager, Multi-Manager Solutions (MMS)

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

2d • $114,500 - $194,700 • Remote

About The Position

The Client Portfolio Management (CPM) role sits between portfolio management and distribution/client service and is charged with commercializing Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) capabilities across all channels including wealth and institutional. Works independently; receives minimal guidance.

Requirements

• 5+ years investment related experience with related multi-manager investment, asset management and/or investment analysis experience.
• MBA or CFA Level 1 preferred
• Knowledge of investments, financial markets, and asset management business
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize qualitative judgment and quantitative analysis into clear investment recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical ability, thought leadership, decisiveness, strong judgement, and the ability to work effectively with internal and external clients, partners, and management.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with generative AI tool to draft content, summarize report or streamline daily workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact for technical support and basic knowledge across targeted NTAM strategies, and as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert on MMS strategies.
• Assists with the development of thought leadership driven by continued connectivity to the marketplace and consideration of client needs and industry trends.
• Partners with internal areas including sales, WCG (wealth client group), product management, marketing, and legal to ensure covered strategies are best represented to the marketplace.
• Assists with the development of additional capabilities that meet/anticipate client trends.
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives.
• Regularly attends manager research team meetings and keeps current on all research recommendation and reports.
• Works in a collaborative fashion with other areas of NTAM.

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: Mid Level