Northern Trust
Associate, Alts Advisory Practice
Northern Trust, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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.JOB DESCRIPTION: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. We operate as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team, while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.The Alternatives Advisory Practice sits within Northern Trust Asset Management and works closely with Northern’s $140B Global Family Office practice to provide customized Private Investments and Hedge Fund solutions. The team collaborates on investment and operational diligence with 50 South Capital, a boutique alternatives provider within Northern Trust that has over $14.1 billion in assets.The Alternatives Advisory Practice is seeking to add a professional in the Chicago headquarters to be part of a team that will review, analyze, and source investments across the alternatives space. This includes Private Investments (buyout, growth equity, venture capital, private credit) and Hedge Funds in both in US and Europe. In addition, this individual would be responsible for monitoring legacy portfolios, structuring and implementing bespoke alternatives portfolios for clients. This individual would also be responsible for assisting in new business efforts, portfolio monitoring, and other special projects.The key responsibilities of this role include:Financial analysis and cash flow modeling for Private Investment portfolios.
Attending investment diligence sessions and performing portfolio monitoring activities.
Assisting with the preparation of due diligence materials and Investment Committee memorandums.
Industry and market research related research for potential investments.
Assisting with business development and investor relations projects, such as maintaining marketing and quarterly performance presentations, creating industry white papers, and interfacing with the back office team.
Qualifications:Strong analytical and judgment skills with ability to assess both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of an investment.
High attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work within a collegial, team environment.
Strong communication skills, both written and orally.
Highly-developed analytical ability and experience with financial statement analysis and valuation of privately held companies.
Intellectual curious and humble approach to investing.
Must be comfortable representing the firm to outside constituencies in a professional way.
Position may require some travel for due diligence and portfolio monitoring activities.
Highly proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience:Bachelor's degree, with a major in business, finance, accounting or economics preferred.
1-3 years of prior relevant experience, such as investment banking, leveraged finance, transaction services advisory, consulting, corporate finance or other alternatives asset management; direct principal investing experience a plus.
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. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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.
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Attending investment diligence sessions and performing portfolio monitoring activities.
Assisting with the preparation of due diligence materials and Investment Committee memorandums.
Industry and market research related research for potential investments.
Assisting with business development and investor relations projects, such as maintaining marketing and quarterly performance presentations, creating industry white papers, and interfacing with the back office team.
Qualifications:Strong analytical and judgment skills with ability to assess both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of an investment.
High attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work within a collegial, team environment.
Strong communication skills, both written and orally.
Highly-developed analytical ability and experience with financial statement analysis and valuation of privately held companies.
Intellectual curious and humble approach to investing.
Must be comfortable representing the firm to outside constituencies in a professional way.
Position may require some travel for due diligence and portfolio monitoring activities.
Highly proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience:Bachelor's degree, with a major in business, finance, accounting or economics preferred.
1-3 years of prior relevant experience, such as investment banking, leveraged finance, transaction services advisory, consulting, corporate finance or other alternatives asset management; direct principal investing experience a plus.
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. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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.
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