Client Portfolio Manager, Multi-Manager Solutions (MMS)

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Client Portfolio Manager for Multi-Manager Solutions in Chicago. The role sits between portfolio management and client service, commercializing NTAM capabilities across channels.

You’ll work independently with limited guidance, supporting MMS strategies and client needs. Candidates should have 5+ years in investments, MBA or CFA Level I preferred, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years investment related experience.
• MBA or CFA Level I preferred.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for technical support and NTAM strategies.
• Collaborate with sales, product management, marketing, and legal to represent strategies.
• Lead projects or project steps and monitor ongoing activities.
• Attend research team meetings and stay current with recommendations and reports.
• Work collaboratively with NTAM and other internal teams.

Skills

Investments

Financial markets

Communication

Analytical ability

Education

MBA or CFA Level I

Tools

Generative AI

Job description

## Client Portfolio Manager, Multi-Manager Solutions (MMS)Apply: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R159742**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. **Position Summary:**The Client Portfolio Management (CPM) role sits between portfolio management and distribution/client service and is charged with commercializing Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) capabilities across all channels including wealth and institutional. Works independently; receives minimal guidance.**Responsibilities:**• Serves as a point of contact for technical support and basic knowledge across targeted NTAM strategies, and as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert on MMS strategies.• Assists with the development of thought leadership driven by continued connectivity to the marketplace and consideration of client needs and industry trends.• Partners with internal areas including sales, WCG (wealth client group), product management, marketing, and legal to ensure covered strategies are best represented to the marketplace.• Assists with the development of additional capabilities that meet/anticipate client trends• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives.• Regularly attends manager research team meetings and keeps current on all research recommendation and reports.• Works in a collaborative fashion with other areas of NTAM.**Requirements:** • 5+ years investment related experience with related multi-manager investment, asset management and/or investment analysis experience.• MBA or CFA Level 1 preferred **Competencies/Skills:** • Develop Northern Trust acumen with the ability to leverage strategic relationships to optimize results.• Knowledge of investments, financial markets, and asset management business• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesize qualitative judgment and quantitative analysis into clear investment recommendations.• Familiarity with generative AI tool to draft content, summarize report or streamline daily workflows is a plus.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical ability, thought leadership, decisiveness, strong judgement, and the ability to work effectively with internal and external clients, partners, and management.• Highly flexible and adaptable to change• Strong organizational skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.Salary Range:$114,500 - 194,700 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).