Quantitative Research Internship (6-month FTC), Asset Management – 3 Positions Amsterdam Job Posting Title

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management asset servicing asset management and banking services Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worlds 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 24000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role

Interested in gaining hands-on experience in a growing team conducting state-of-the-art quantitative research At Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) we manage over $1 trillion in client assets including a sizable portion in our Quantitative Strategies this group we are looking for ambitious Masters students with strong drive ambition and a technical or commercial background to join us for up to six months and contribute to cutting-edge quantitative research. You will work with the smartest minds in the market and be part of sizable quantitative team that helps you gain experience with both research and investing. If you are passionate about applying your technical skills to solve real-world problems and can navigate the balance between analytical work investing and clear communication we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for ambitious Masters or Ph.D. students who like to work up to six months full-time on a research project related to quant and/or sustainability. You will work closely with our experienced quantitative researchers portfolio managers and/or Sustainability experts.

The internship topics will be closely related to the following research areas:

• Machine learning
• Factor Investing
• Sustainability

What we offer

• The opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience working in one of the most transformational industries in the market.
• Compensation package including reimbursement of expenses.
• The opportunity to combine an internship with working on your master thesis for a fixed period of 6 months.

Skills/ Qualifications

• Current Masters or Ph.D. student with financial technical or commercial background including Quantitative Finance Econometrics Finance Marketing Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning or other related disciplines.
• Passion for investing
• High degree of self-motivation and an autonomous work style
• Programming skills in Python
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• This position is open for students who are entitled or have a permit to do an internship in the Netherlands.

Interested Please apply!

Please submit an online application attaching a CV (required)

Kindly attach a covering letter specifying why you would like to be considered for the internship including an overview of your bachelor and master grades and your availability.

Working with Us

As 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 Trusts 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 or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.