Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) needs to lead the strategic direction, commercial development, and execution of its index and quantitative investment capabilities to drive innovation, investment performance, and commercial success.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in asset management, with deep expertise in index and quantitative investment strategies.
- Strong data and technology orientation, including experience with portfolio analytics platforms and data science tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead and evolve NTAM’s index and quantitative investment platform, ensuring alignment with firm-wide investment strategy and client objectives.
- Oversee global portfolio management and quantitative research teams, developing a high-performing team of investment professionals.
- Drive innovation across investment strategies and the overall platform enabled by leading technology.
- Ensure robust investment processes, risk management, and governance across all strategies.
- Represent NTAM’s index and quantitative capabilities with clients, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
- Partner with product, distribution, and marketing teams to develop and position investment solutions that meet evolving client needs.
Other
- Track record of business growth/transformation including translating goals into actionable strategic initiatives, including revenue growth and product commercialization.
- Proven leadership experience managing global, multi-discipline investment teams.
- A clearly articulated understanding of investment and product trends within the industry.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional manner (sales, product, investments, marketing, technology).
- Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
- Advanced degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or related field; CFA or Ph.D. preferred.
