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.

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a global investment management firm with over a trillion dollars in assets under management, trusted by investors worldwide to help them navigate changing market environments and achieve their long-term goals.

As part of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and data-driven decision-making, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Analytics Specialist to join our Asset Management team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and a strong understanding of investment management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain advanced analytics models using data science and AI/ML techniques to support portfolio management, investment operations, distribution and risk assessment.

• Collaborate with investment professionals to identify analytical opportunities, translate business requirements into solutions, and communicate insights to stakeholders.

• Analyze large and complex financial datasets to extract actionable insights and drive evidence-based recommendations.

• Build, validate, and optimize predictive models for driving growth, risk management, and operational efficiency.

• Shepard the AI/ML models through various validation and governance committees.

• Stay abreast of the latest trends in AI/ML, data engineering, and investment analytics, and proactively recommend innovative approaches to enhance the firm's analytical capabilities.

• Partner with IT and Data Engineering teams to ensure robust data pipelines, data integrity, and scalable analytics infrastructure.

• Present complex analytical findings in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management.

• Mentor and guide junior analytics team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Necessary Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or a closely related field

• 7+ years of hands-on experience applying advanced data science and AI/ML techniques within asset management or investment management environments.

• Strong understanding of portfolio management, asset allocation, and risk assessment practices, with a proven ability to translate investment concepts into analytical models.

• Proficiency in programming languages and analytics tools such as Python, R, SQL, and modern machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)

• Hands on skills on platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, Databricks and Power BI

• Experience working with large, complex financial datasets and leveraging data engineering best practices to ensure data quality and scalability.

• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in AI/ML, data engineering, and investment analytics.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.

• Leadership experience mentoring analytics professionals and fostering a collaborative, innovative team environment.

Salary Range:

$137,400 - 233,600 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.