Northern Trust · 1 day ago
Quantitative Equity Portfolio Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$137K/yr - $234K/yr
3+ years expNorthern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution providing innovative financial services. The Quantitative Equity Portfolio Manager will manage strategies and portfolios to meet client objectives, support research efforts, and respond to client inquiries regarding performance.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Manages strategies/portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory frame-work and corporate policies
Rebalances strategies as needed to invest cash and/or accommodate admissions/withdrawals, effecting security purchases and sales through effective communication with the trading desk
Reports on performance of strategies/portfolios, explaining returns across multiple relevant dimensions of attribution
Supports on-going research efforts related to alpha generation, analytic techniques or risk management by:
Reading current and relevant papers
Contributing to discussions on topics of interest
Conducting thoughtful and accurate analysis
Expressing recommendations for improvement
Supporting research/data infrastructure as required
Responds accurately and promptly to client/partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies/ portfolios
Qualification
Required
Solid understanding of equity markets and portfolio management theory
Skilled in the application of quantitative financial methods, statistical and econometric procedures using standard software packages such as SAS
Knowledge of quantitative datasets such as Compustat, IBES, or Worldscope
Three to six years of experience in an investment management environment
Advanced degree in finance, statistics, engineering, or hard science required
Preferred
CFA preferred
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
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (180)
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2023 (102)
2022 (74)
2021 (298)
2020 (83)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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