Major Duties :
1. Conducts fundamental research to analyze investment data, formulating investment recommendations for investment managers and clients.
2. Interprets data concerning asset prices, yields, stability, and future trends by reviewing daily stock reports, financial periodicals, securities manuals and talking with investment managers and brokers.
3. Reviews and analyzes the assets of investment portfolios to determine whether the portfolio's current holdings are meeting the portfolio objectives; makes buy and sell recommendations as appropriate.
4. Conducts statistical analyses on stock or non investment grade fixed income securities price fluctuations, incorporating company results and prospects to formulate investment conclusions.
5. Researches and submits findings on the sale or purchase of portfolio holdings by analyzing market trends and global politics.
6. Communicates with internal and external investment managers, brokers, clients, and partners to obtain or provide investment information and to make investment recommendations.
Knowledge :
1. Knowledge of investments and the financial markets, usually acquired by formal education or related work experience, is required to analyze data and make investment recommendations.
2. Knowledge of financial analysis, basic statistics and accounting, usually acquired through formal education, is required to analyze and interpret investment data.
3. Analytical and personal computer skills are needed to prepare analysis and reports.
Experience :
8+ years of investment or financial analysis experience.
Salary Range:
$116,100 - 197,300 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.