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.
Position Overview
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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop, 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.
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 USDSalary 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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or closely related field
- 7+ years applying advanced data science and AI/ML techniques within asset management or investment management
- Strong understanding of portfolio management, asset allocation, and risk assessment practices
- Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
- Hands-on experience with Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, and Power BI
- Experience working with large, complex financial datasets and data engineering best practices
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting technical findings to senior management
- Leadership experience mentoring analytics professionals
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 — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.
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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