Job Description

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Senior Investment Associate

The Senior Investment Associate supports one or more Portfolio Managers in delivering exceptional service to high-net-worth investment management clients. This role combines investment support, client service, and operational execution, with increasing responsibility in portfolio oversight and client engagement.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and intellectually curious, with a strong interest in developing toward a Portfolio Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Managers in all aspects of portfolio management and client servicing
• Prepare and proof client presentation materials and meeting deliverables
• Ensure all materials and reports are ready for client review meetings
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Conduct investment research and assist in developing portfolio recommendations
• Track trade activity from entry through execution and settlement
• Run reports and analyze data using internal systems (EDS, PIMS, IMS, PAS, GDWM)
• Maintain complete and timely recordkeeping to meet compliance standards
• Coordinate and support monthly Regulatory and New Account Review processes
• Identify and mitigate operational and client service risks

Client & Portfolio Administration

• Set up and maintain client account files and documentation
• Process client transactions including cash transfers, fund trades, and securities movements
• Handle physical stock and bond certificates and DTC transfers
• Respond to client inquiries and support transaction requests
• Ensure Portfolio Managers follow up on client requests in a timely manner
• Coordinate with internal partners including tax and operations teams to resolve discrepancies
• Review and validate fee calculations

Team & Client Interaction

• Communicate regularly with clients, Portfolio Managers, and internal partners
• Proactively identify ways to improve processes and support advisors
• Begin contributing to client meetings and discussions
• Demonstrate mastery of internal tools (including GDWM) and present outputs in meetings
• Provide guidance to junior team members as appropriate

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of investment products, portfolio construction concepts, and wealth management services
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions in support of client and portfolio needs
• Strong commitment to risk management, with consistent adherence to investment guidelines, compliance standards, and operational controls
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information and form recommendations
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred
• 1–3+ years of experience in investment management, wealth management, or financial services, with increasing responsibility
• Progress toward or interest in CFA or CFP certification strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with investment and portfolio management systems

Additional Attributes

Passion for investing and long-term career development in portfolio management

This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across investment management, client service, and portfolio operations, with a clear path toward increased responsibility and career growth.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Salary Range:

$70,490 - 119,890 USD

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.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.