Senior Investment Researcher: Multi-Asset ML Strategy

LGBT Great; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

401k and pension plans

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Northern Trust in the United States is seeking an accomplished Investment Research lead to steer cross-asset research, model development and portfolio insights. You will partner with portfolio managers and senior leaders to drive investment outcomes for clients.

The role requires a deep background in quantitative analysis, asset allocation and research publication. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to the broader research agenda while communicating findings to committees and clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in investment research or related fields.
• Experience leading and mentoring investment researchers or analysts is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of markets, asset allocation, risk management, and portfolio construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk analysis and investment strategy.
• Develop signals, forecasting models and analytical frameworks for portfolio decisions.
• Analyze global economic and market trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Back-test ideas, evaluate manager strategies and portfolio outcomes.
• Apply quantitative methods and ML to improve research and decision making.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to evaluate positioning and risk exposures.
• Provide actionable investment recommendations with robust analysis.
• Produce market commentary and research for internal and external stakeholders.
• Present findings to committees, leadership, clients and partners.
• Mentor junior researchers and help grow the team’s research agenda.

Skills

Investment research

Asset allocation

Quantitative analysis

Mentoring

Education

Advanced degree in Finance/Economics/Financial Engineering

CFA or similar designation preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Northern Trust in the United States is seeking an accomplished Investment Research lead to steer cross-asset research, model development and portfolio insights. You will partner with portfolio managers and senior leaders to drive investment outcomes for clients.

The role requires a deep background in quantitative analysis, asset allocation and research publication. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to the broader research agenda while communicating findings to committees and clients.