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Senior Investment Research Analyst – Wealth Management

Senior Investment Research Analyst – Wealth Management

CompanyNorthern Trust
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$164600 – $288000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMBA, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Expert knowledge of academic and practitioner research in financial economics and investments, with strong quantitative skills in data analytics and statistical methods.
  • Ability to apply financial theory and economic intuition to empirical investment analysis, and extend analysis to include qualitative considerations.
  • In-depth knowledge of private markets including current trends and best practices, along with a robust network of relationships within the industry for sourcing opportunities and insights.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, critical thinking, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate.
  • The ability to code in R or Python is a plus.
  • 7-10+ years investment experience.

Responsibilities

  • Sourcing, initial due diligence, and ongoing monitoring for potential and current investments across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit within a team-based approach on behalf of the Investment Advisory Committee (IAC).
  • Support the IAC manager selection and monitoring process through manager interviews, performance and risk evaluation, and operational due diligence assessments.
  • Written and verbal presentation of due diligence reports and concluding opinions at monthly IAC meetings.
  • Development of published investment research, thought leadership, and education of advisors and end-clients.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA (or PhD) / CFA / CAIA preferred.