Senior Quantitative Equity Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

Northern Trust, based in Chicago, seeks an Associate Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager to manage day-to-day portfolio activities, enhance the platform with quantitative insights, and collaborate across quant research, operations, and front/middle offices.

Reporting to the Head of Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management, you will work with global teams to support the NTAM investment process, apply AI techniques, and develop portfolio tools across the quantitative investment workflow.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an analytical field such as mathematics, economics, statistics, or engineering.
• CFA charter preferred.
• 5+ years in investment management with quantitative research a plus.
• Experience handling large data sets.
• Willingness to work independently and drive projects through to completion.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day portfolio activities to meet client objectives within guidelines.
• Enhance alpha through portfolio management processes and quantitative insights.
• Participate in signal development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Respond promptly to client/partner inquiries on performance.
• Represent the platform to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with Quant Analytics to build and maintain research tools.

Skills

Python programming

AI techniques

Analytical skills

Self-starter / proactive

Education

Master's degree in analytical field

Tools

Python

Job description

Northern Trust, based in Chicago, seeks an Associate Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager to manage day-to-day portfolio activities, enhance the platform with quantitative insights, and collaborate across quant research, operations, and front/middle offices.

Reporting to the Head of Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management, you will work with global teams to support the NTAM investment process, apply AI techniques, and develop portfolio tools across the quantitative investment workflow.