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About Northern TrustAs 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. Role OverviewWe are seeking a Quantitative Investment Analyst, Hedge Funds to join our investment team. This role supports the Risk and Investment Teams through portfolio-level risk aggregation, manager-level due diligence, and forward-looking risk analytics to support investment decision-making.The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner to the investment team, providing actionable insights on portfolio construction, diversification, and downside risk management.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Risk OversightMonitor and aggregate risk exposures across underlying hedge funds by strategy, asset class, and geographyAssess market, liquidity, concentration, leverage, and tail risksIdentify and communicate key drivers of risk and return attributionManager Risk AssessmentConduct quantitative-focused due diligence on hedge fund managersAssess manager performance through regression analysis and attribution of risk and performanceAssist in investment due diligence through analysis and reportingRisk Analytics & ReportingMaintain VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis modelsBuild dashboards and deliver risk reporting to senior stakeholdersProvide actionable insights to investment decision-makersPortfolio Construction SupportAdvise on allocation sizing and diversificationIdentify hidden correlations and portfolio risksSupport investment decisions with forward-looking risk viewsOngoing Monitoring & SurveillanceTrack risk metrics regularlyIdentify early warning signals such as style drift or anomaliesParticipate in ongoing manager monitoringQualificationsNecessary Experience and Education2+ years of experience in investment analytics, risk assessment, hedge fund research, or portfolio constructionBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field. CFA or FRM preferred.Necessary Technical SkillsUnderstanding of investment strategiesAn understanding of VaR, stress testing, and risk modelingPrior experience with MSCI RiskMetrics, Barra or other risk enginesProficiency in Excel, Power BI, or SQLNecessary Core CompetenciesStrong analytical and quantitative skillsAbility to interpret limited transparency dataExcellent communication and stakeholder managementHigh attention to detailSalary Range:$80,800 - 133,400 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.Work AuthorizationApplicants 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). Working with UsAs 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with. SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time

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