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Northern Trust

Investment Management · 936 people

Investment Analyst

Posted 27 Oct

What’s this role about? The role involves supporting the Global Multi Asset team by creating research-based content and facilitating investment policy committee meetings. You will also assist with portfolio management initiatives and translate complex investment views into client-facing materials.

Chicago, Illinois
On-site
$74K – $118K
Full-time
2-5 years exp
50 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603
Bachelor degree

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Company

About Northern Trust Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments in efforts to realize their long-term objectives. Entrusted with US$1.4 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026 we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy. That’s why we combine robust capital markets research, expert portfolio construction and comprehensive risk management to craft innovative and efficient solutions that seek to deliver targeted investment outcomes. As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect and transparency. Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Northern Trust Asset Management Australia Pty Ltd, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company. © 2025 Northern Trust Corporation. Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A.

Northern Trust

Helping investors navigate changing market environments.

EquityFixed IncomeAlternativesAsset AllocationESGand Investment Management
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501-1,000 employees
Investment Management
Public Company
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Responsibilities

  • The role will support the Global Multi Asset team across investment research, thought leadership, and portfolio and product initiatives. The role combines asset allocation research and investment analysis with the ability to translate complex investment views into clear, compelling content for institutional and intermediary audiences.
  • Approximately 70% of the role will focus on developing content related to the team's multi-asset research and investment capabilities, while approximately 30% will focus on asset allocation and investment research, including support for the team's Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) process and Investment Policy Committee (IPC).
  • The successful candidate will be analytically curious, highly organized, comfortable working with investment professionals, and particularly strong at translating research and portfolio insights into polished presentations, publications, and other client-facing materials.
  • 1. Create content related to multi-asset research and investment capabilities (70%)
  • 2. Asset Allocation investment research (30%)
  • 3. Support portfolio management and product management initiatives
  • 4. Serve as a subject matter expert on creation of presentation decks and marketing collateral for thought leadership and research publications
  • 5. Collaborate with key partners to support the monthly Investment Policy Committee (IPC) meetings
  • 6. Facilitate discussions and implementation of IPC meetings
  • 7. Carries out research tasks to support the team's tactical asset allocation process
  • Ability to research investment opportunities
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to change
  • MS Office suite proficiency, practical AI-implementation use cases

Qualification

Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipScience & ResearchConsulting
  • 2+ years of experience working in financial services (Asset Management and/or Fund Administration preferred)
  • College or University degree required; Finance, Economics and/or Accounting experience required.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
  • Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

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