Multi Asset Research Associate

Northern Trust Corporation; London; On-site; USD 133,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in London seeks an ambitious Investment Researcher to apply quantitative techniques and provide insightful recommendations across asset classes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or related fields and experience in investment research, with strong programming skills in Python and SQL. This role offers a competitive salary range of $133,500 - 226,900 USD and a collaborative work environment focused on career growth.

Benefits

Flexible work culture

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in an Investment Research role required.
• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of asset allocation strategies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based research across asset classes.
• Perform applied signal research and portfolio construction.
• Maintain a dashboard of asset allocation decisions.

Skills

Knowledge of investments and financial markets

Basic programming in Python

RDBMS knowledge (Oracle, SQL)

Familiarity with AI tools

Education

Degree in financial engineering, finance, economics or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Are you an ambitious investment researcher looking to advance your career in a dynamic and leading multi-asset business? NTAM’s multi-asset team, with over $100 billion in assets under management, is a leader in asset allocation strategies designed for OCIO and Wealth Management clients across the globe. We seek a talented individual who is eager to apply quantitative techniques to solve complex investment problems and provide insightful investment recommendations across various asset classes. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with our team of expert researchers and portfolio managers, supporting your career development in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conduct evidence-based research to support investment recommendations across a range of asset classes and regions.
2. Perform applied signal research, portfolio construction research, back-testing and risk assessment of new investment strategies & ideas.
3. Collaborate with others to successfully complete complex quantitative and fundamental research projects.
4. Become a central point of contact to compile economic and financial market data including updating of charts and integrating new datasets.
5. Contribute towards the team’s regular investment dialogue and provide investment recommendations.
6. Respond to requests from internal stakeholders in the form of sharing published research and data.
7. Maintain and further enhance a dashboard/database of asset allocation decisions over time; track and analyze decisions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of investments and the financial markets, usually acquired by a related degree, is required.
• Basic programming ability in languages such as Python, SQL.
• Knowledge of data platforms such as traditional RDBMS systems (Oracle, SQL) and cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI tools.
• Knowledge and insight into asset allocation strategies and methodologies.

Experience

• Degree in financial engineering, finance, economics or related field required.
• Relevant work experience preferred.
• 2–3 years experience in Investment Research role.

Salary Range: $133,500 - 226,900 USD

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.