Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a trillion-dollar investment management firm serving investors around the globe. Based in Chicago, this Associate Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager role supports NTAM’s investment process and reports to the Head of Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management. The position works with global teams and specialists to manage portfolios, strengthen the quantitative investment platform, and support client relationships and sales.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an analytical field such as mathematics, economics, statistics, computer programming, or engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in the investment management industry.
• Strong self-starter with critical-thinking skills, a proactive mindset, and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly master new applications and tools.
• Understanding of AI techniques and the ability to apply them in an investment context.
• Advanced analytical and computer skills.
• Experience managing, processing, and analyzing large data sets.
• Willingness to work independently, take initiative, and see projects through to completion.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for investing.

Nice To Haves

• CFA charter.
• Experience in quantitative research.
• Programming experience in Python.
• Experience with AI.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities for strategies and portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory frameworks, and corporate policies.
• Collaborate with other portfolio managers to create and execute necessary trades, and participate in team trading discussions.
• Enhance investment alpha, particularly through portfolio management processes and approaches.
• Participate in projects involving signal development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Respond accurately and promptly to client and partner inquiries about strategy and portfolio performance.
• Represent the platform to prospective and existing clients and support the client relationship and sales process.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools for analyzing and researching quantitative active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance the quantitative investment process and platform using technology and quantitative insights.
• Coordinate with partners in quantitative research, operations, and front and middle office on issues critical to portfolio management.

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: Mid Level