Associate Portfolio Advisor

Northern Trust Corp; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced investment professional to manage portfolios for high‑value clients within a formal wealth management framework. You will work with Investment Advisors to align objectives with client needs, while upholding risk controls and best practices across the advisory team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with trust and governance teams, ongoing portfolio research, and contribution to national investment initiatives within a supportive, performance‑driven

Qualifications

• Knowledge of investment and portfolio management theory and financial principles.
• Analytical and interpretive skills to assess client needs within investment strategies.
• Understanding of markets and investment instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment activities for a growing set of major fee-based accounts.
• Assist in development and recommendations to achieve investment objectives for individual clients.
• Collaborate with Investment Advisors to refine overall strategy and goals.
• Develop an influential presence with local client-facing teams to align client requirements with portfolio activity.
• Demonstrate mastery of new investment strategies, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

Investment experience

Analytical skills

Client service

Job description

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.

Major Duties

1. Manages investment activities for a growing set of major fee revenue producing accounts, representing small to mid‑sized personal trusts and individual portfolios typically mid‑ range in size and complexity within their market with some managerial input.
2. Assists in development and recommendations of designed to achieve investment objectives for specific individual clients.
3. Works with Investment Advisors to understand the overall investment strategy and may provide input for revisions as goals and objectives change and in the context of client needs working closely and proactively with the broader client service team to identify and execute on areas of opportunity.
4. Developing an influential presence with the local client facing team, clients, co‑trustees, consultants, the bank's legal area and outside attorneys to ensure communication of client requirements and coordinate portfolio activity.
5. Consistently demonstrates increasing proficiency with new investment strategies, tools and capabilities, and portfolio research and investment methodologies through regular contact and engagement with the National Investment and Goals Driven Wealth Management Practices, their peers, and broader Wealth and Asset Management.
6. Provides high level support to the Investment Advisory team. Demonstrates mastery level skill utilizing all tools needed including CRA, Wealthbench, GPS, and WM Alternatives. Provides guidance and mentoring to Investment Associates.
7. Accountable for personal adherence to best practices as measured by the PM Dashboard and related reporting.
8. Works with manager to understand how to personally contribute towards the execution of initiatives, new capability rollouts, and required training.
9. Provides continuous feedback on areas for improvement to leadership on national initiatives, changes, and expectations.
10. Adheres to National Investment Guidelines, feedback from the REV peer review process, and observes sound risk management practices.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of investment and portfolio management theory, accounting and financial principles, associated investment strategies and instruments, and characteristics of various marketplaces, usually acquired through formal education and work experience, is required to manage portfolios.
• Analytical and interpretive skills are needed to understand client needs in the context of investment strategies.
• Requires in‑depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of investment experience working in investment services industry
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

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).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

Terms and Conditions

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APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non‑discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)