Senior Equity Index Portfolio Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a seasoned portfolio professional to manage equity index portfolios, implement strategies, and oversee events such as reconstitutions and corporate actions. You will collaborate with traders, research, and client teams to optimize execution and risk management.

The role emphasizes scalability, automation, and using Aladdin for portfolio oversight, with opportunities for impact across global index capabilities and client deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in equity index portfolio management or related function.
• Strong understanding of benchmark construction methodologies and index replication.
• Experience managing portfolios through corporate actions, index rebalances, and transitions.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clients and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of equity index portfolios, ETFs, and client accounts.
• Oversee daily portfolio implementation and execution with proper controls.
• Lead index reconstitutions and complex benchmark events.
• Utilize Aladdin and analytics tools for portfolio oversight.
• Support client meetings, due diligence, and reporting with relationship managers.

Skills

Equity index mgmt

Portfolio implementation

Trading

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aladdin

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a seasoned portfolio professional to manage equity index portfolios, implement strategies, and oversee events such as reconstitutions and corporate actions. You will collaborate with traders, research, and client teams to optimize execution and risk management.

The role emphasizes scalability, automation, and using Aladdin for portfolio oversight, with opportunities for impact across global index capabilities and client deliverables.