Investment Analyst

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

1d • $73,500 - $117,700

About The Position

The Investment Analyst will support Northern Trust’s Global Multi Asset team across investment research, thought leadership, and portfolio and product initiatives. The role combines asset allocation research and investment analysis with translating complex investment views into clear, compelling content for institutional and intermediary audiences. Approximately 70% of the role focuses on content related to the team’s multi-asset research and investment capabilities, while approximately 30% focuses on asset allocation and investment research, including support for the Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) process and Investment Policy Committee (IPC). The successful candidate will be analytically curious, highly organized, comfortable working with investment professionals, and particularly strong at translating research and portfolio insights into polished presentations, publications, and other client-facing materials.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working in financial services.
• A college or university degree is required.
• Finance, Economics, and/or Accounting experience is required.
• Ability to create, design, and maintain complex presentation templates.
• Ability to research investment opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite.
• Practical AI-implementation use cases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in asset management and/or fund administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create content related to multi-asset research and investment capabilities.
• Conduct asset allocation investment research.
• Support portfolio management and product management initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in creating presentation decks and marketing collateral for thought leadership and research publications.
• Collaborate with key partners to support monthly Investment Policy Committee meetings.
• Facilitate discussions and implementation of Investment Policy Committee meetings.
• Carry out research tasks to support the team’s tactical asset allocation process.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) and pension.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability benefits.
• 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