AI-Driven Quant Active Equity Portfolio Lead

The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401k and pension

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Northern Trust Asset Management in Chicago seeks an Associate Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager to perform day-to-day portfolio management, enhance the platform with quantitative insights, and support client relationships.

You will work with global teams, report to the Head of Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management, and contribute to signal development and risk management with a focus on alpha generation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics, economics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• CFA charter preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in investment management with quantitative research a strong plus.
• Experience in managing, processing and analyzing large data sets.
• Passion for investing.
• Willingness to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of strategies/portfolios to meet client objectives within guidelines.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to create and execute trades.
• Enhance investment alpha focusing on portfolio management processes.
• Participate in signals development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Respond to client/partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies/portfolios.
• Represent our platform to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with Quant Analytics to build and maintain portfolio tools.

Skills

Python

AI techniques familiarity

Strong self-starter

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Good communication

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in analytical field

CFA charter preferred

Tools

Portfolio management tools

Job description

Northern Trust Asset Management in Chicago seeks an Associate Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager to perform day-to-day portfolio management, enhance the platform with quantitative insights, and support client relationships.

You will work with global teams, report to the Head of Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management, and contribute to signal development and risk management with a focus on alpha generation.