Quantitative Equity Portfolio Strategist

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

Job summary

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) in Chicago is seeking an Associate Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager. You will perform day-to-day portfolio management, enhance the platform with technology and quantitative insights, and collaborate with global teams to support the NTAM investment process.

You will work with a team of professionals, apply AI techniques, and develop models and tools to improve performance while communicating with clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in an analytical field such as mathematics, economics, statistics, computer programming, engineering, or equivalent.
• CFA charter preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the investment management industry, with experience in quantitative research being a strong plus.
• Passion for investing.
• Experience in managing, processing and analyzing large data sets.
• Willingness to work independently, be a self-starter, and take projects through to completion.
• Strong communication skills
• Solid presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities strategies/portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory framework and corporate policies.
• Collaborate with other portfolio managers to create and execute necessary trades.
• Enhance investment alpha with particular focus on portfolio management processes and approaches.
• Participate in projects of signal development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Respond accurately and promptly to client/partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies/portfolios.
• Represent our platform to (prospective) clients.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools used to analyze and research quant active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance our overall Quantitative investment process and platform using technology.

Skills

Python

AI techniques

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree

CFA charter preferred

Job description

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) in Chicago is seeking an Associate Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager. You will perform day-to-day portfolio management, enhance the platform with technology and quantitative insights, and collaborate with global teams to support the NTAM investment process.

You will work with a team of professionals, apply AI techniques, and develop models and tools to improve performance while communicating with clients and partners.