Investments Business Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
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 worlds 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 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Role Overview:
The Investment Business Manager is a senior role embedded within the Investments organization acting as the operational and execution lead across asset classes. The role reports directly to the Investments Chief of Staff and works in close partnership across investment teams ensuring disciplined execution scalable processes and effective cross-functional coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the day-to-day business and operating lead for investment teams across asset classes (Fixed Income Equities Multi-Asset).
- Oversee coordination with Operations Risk Compliance and Finance to ensure strong operational integrity issues are escalated and addressed proactively and regulatory adherence.
- Represent the Investments organization and act as the primary liaison between Investments and Technology translating investment needs into executable requirements.
- Own prioritization and execution of the investment change agenda including technology data and process initiatives.
- Accountable for driving projects to success and completion as per the businesses time resource and budget expectations.
- Support investments leadership team efforts to drive continuous improvement risk reduction and scalability in processes.
- Partner with investment team members on process design related to new strategy development.
Required Qualifications:
- Deep understanding of investment management across one or more asset classes.
- Experience in business management COO or operating roles within an asset management or investment organization.
- Strong program and change management capabilities particularly in technology-enabled environments.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior investment professionals and influence without authority.
- Exceptional communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience as an investor investment analyst or portfolio manager.
- Experience working with investment platforms (e.g. Aladdin or equivalent).
- Technical fluency in data analytics or programming tools (e.g. SQL Python).
Salary Range:
$114700 - 194900 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.
Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us andapply today.#MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
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Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Discover Northern Trust’s trusted financial services for individuals, families, and institutions. Guided by service, expertise, and integrity since 1889, we offer wealth management, asset servicing, and investment solutions tailored to your goals.