About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Profile summary:
Good understanding on monitoring and investment strategies in accordance with Investment guidelines. Keep business informed on regulatory matters like up-coming regulatory changes etc., Monitoring and reviewing key activities undertaken by the business. Establish as a Trusted Advisor to the business. The source of assessment and interpretation of all risks in the business for NTAM Senior Management and Northern Trust Corporate risk and to be a consultative partner to the front, middle, and back office capabilities, providing transparent information related to the risk of their portfolios, businesses and processes.
Job Title: consultant – Investment Risk
Principal Responsibilities
Support the Global Investment Risk team across key functional areas:
- Monitor risk thresholds for portfolios, working closely with risk and portfolio managers to interpret and address any breaches.
- Review and provide oversight on the work produced by analysts and senior analysts.
- Collaborate with the risk management team to design new analytical reporting formats, retire legacy reporting, automate processes, and produce investment risk analysis.
- Develop regularly scheduled exposure analysis and customized risk reports on an ad hoc basis in response to current market conditions.
- Identify opportunities to enhance existing reports and contribute to new projects, initiatives.
- Partner with risk management and senior leadership on matters related to investment risk
- Review and present materials required for Equity and Fixed Income Committee meetings.
Skills / Experience
- Internal - 24 months as Technical Coordinator/Associate Consultant
- Experience of 8-10 years within investment management industry
- MBA in Finance or equivalent; CFA/FRM or above is an advantage
- Good knowledge of equities, fixed income, alternatives and derivative instruments
- Working knowledge of Power BI, VBA, SQL and Python for is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build credibility and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while contributing as a team player across local and global teams.
Working with Us
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
About Our Bangalore Office
The Northern Trust Bangalore office, established in 2005, is home to over 5,600 employees. In this stunning office space, we offer fantastic amenities which include our Arrival Hub - Jungle, the GameZone, and the Employee Experience Zone that appeal to both clients and employees. Learn more.
Skills Required
- At least 24 months of internal experience as a Technical Coordinator or Associate Consultant
- 8-10 years of experience in the investment management industry
- MBA in Finance or equivalent
- Knowledge of equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and derivative instruments
- Working knowledge of Power BI, VBA, SQL, and Python
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across local and global teams
- CFA or FRM certification
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employer‑funded defined‑benefit pension is highlighted in employer‑verified materials and filings, setting the retirement package apart from many private employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as solid overall, and two paid volunteer days per year are clearly documented across corporate materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources and postings reference paid parental and caregiver leave and recent enhancements to parental benefits, indicating meaningful family support within the package.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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