Associate, Investment Performance & Reporting

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and pension

Health and welfare benefits

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an Associate on the Client Reporting Team in Chicago to support the development, compilation and distribution of client and product data across fixed income, equity, multi-asset and ESG strategies. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful client reports.

The role emphasizes data quality, process improvements, and collaboration with portfolio managers and operations to meet client needs and drive value for NTAM clients and partners.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in Financial Services (Investment Accounting, Finance Operations or Fund Accounting, etc.).
• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience.
• Versed in market trends, financial concepts and asset class varieties.
• General Knowledge of investment management principles, strategies, and regulations applicable to the investment management industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Advanced Excel/VBA and SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development, compilation and distribution of a broad range of client reports, including factsheets, investment reports, and performance reports.
• Works with internal operations teams to ensure the accuracy of underlying client, fund, and/or strategy data.
• Assists with projects and process improvement initiatives in relation to Client Reporting and associated functions.
• Identifies and implements data quality checks in conjunction with Chief Data Office to solidify data integrity quickly and accurately.
• Interfaces with portfolio managers, relationship managers and other business partners to understand client needs and improve reporting.
• Stays abreast of investment reporting capabilities and solutions across the asset management industry to ensure NTAM is competitively positioned.

Skills

Excel

VBA

SQL

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aladdin

Eagle

Job description

## Associate, Investment Performance & ReportingApply: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R162020**About Northern Trust** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. **Role Summary**The Associate on the Client Reporting Team, within the Northern Trust Asset Management COO office, is primarily responsible for supporting the development, compilation and distribution of client and product data and insight delivery across diverse portfolio strategies including fixed income, equity, multi asset class, and ESG. This individual partners with stakeholders and clients in a matrix-style organizational framework to ensure the accurate, timely and precise delivery of client and product insights. This role is instrumental in narrating Northern Trust Asset Management’s value proposition to internal and external clients and business partners. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities**The successful candidate will be focused on achieving excellence in Client Reporting for a global asset management firm. Day to day responsibilities include:* Supports the **development**, **compilation** and **distribution** of a broad range of client reports, including but not limited to factsheets, investment reports, accounting and performance reports.* Works with internal operations teams to **ensure the accuracy of underlying client, fund, and/or strategy data.*** **Assists with projects** and/or **process improvement initiatives** in relation to Client Reporting and associated functions.* Identifies & assists in **implementing improvements to existing processes** to further gain operational efficiency and productivity. Is **innovation-driven** and passionate about process improvement.* Identifies, designs and implements **data quality checks** in conjunction with Chief Data Office to solidify data integrity in a speedy and accurate manner.* Interface with portfolio managers, relationship managers and other business partners in order to **understand client needs** and **improve reporting.*** Stays abreast of investment reporting capabilities and solutions across the asset management industry to ensure NTAM is competitively positioned. **Necessary Knowledge and Skills*** Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable to change with an innovation-centric approach.* Ability to operate in a deadline driven environment while still maintaining a strict attention to detail and ability to prioritize issues appropriately.* Conceptual knowledge with Investment Management applications and systems such as Aladdin Blackrock and Eagle a plus.* Solid business analysis skills with evidence of problem solving in previous roles beneficial to the applicant.* Strong oral and written communication skills.* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.* Advanced Excel/VBA and SQL is a plus. **Necessary Experience and Education*** 1-2+ years of experience in Financial Services (Investment Accounting, Finance Operations or Fund Accounting, etc.) is required; Asset Management experience preferred, however will consider recent College/University graduates if field of study is applicable.* A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience.* Versed in market trends, financial concepts and asset class varieties.* General Knowledge of investment management principles, strategies, and policies and regulations applicable to the investment management industry.Salary Range:$61,500 - 98,300 USD*Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.* **Work Authorization** Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).