Vice President, Investor Relations
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 Summary
The Vice President will support investor relations and fundraising efforts across 50 South Capital with a primary focus on the wealth channel. This role will serve as a key point of contact for financial advisors and high net worth clients while also contributing broadly to the firms investor relations product positioning and client communication efforts.
Working closely with senior team members the role is focused on relationship development advisor engagement and day-to-day execution complemented by involvement in firmwide initiatives including product launches investor communications and cross-team coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Advisor Coverage & Relationship Management
Serve as a primary point of contact for financial advisors and wealth partners both within Northern Trust and externally
Build and maintain relationships through regular in-person engagement and travel
Support client conversations portfolio reviews and education sessions
Business Development & Fundraising Execution
Partner with senior team members to drive capital raising efforts across the platform
Maintain and advance a pipeline of opportunities while supporting broader firm fundraising initiatives
Identify opportunities to deepen relationships across both internal and external wealth managers
Firmwide Investor Relations Support
Contribute to investor relations activities across the platform including:
Responding to investor and internal partner requests
Supporting client servicing efforts
Coordinating with internal teams on ongoing initiatives
Partner with investment operations and product teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of information shared with clients
Client Communication & Content Development
Assist in the creation and maintenance of investor presentations commentary and client materials
Translate complex strategies into clear advisor-friendly messaging
Support ongoing communication around fund performance and market developments
Product & Platform Engagement
Support new product development and fund launches including positioning and go-to-market efforts
Develop a strong understanding of the firms private equity private credit and hedge fund offerings
Provide feedback from the field to inform product strategy and messaging
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Help ensure a coordinated and seamless client experience across the platform
Work closely with Investment teams Product management Operations and fund administrators and Northern Trust sales and relationship teams
Necessary Skills and Experience
610 years of experience in investor relations alternatives sales or private markets fundraising
Strong understanding of the Alternatives market particularly private markets (private equity credit secondaries)
Experience working with or covering wealth / intermediary channels
Willingness to travel and build relationships in person
Highly organized detail-oriented and able to operate across multiple priorities and stakeholders including a hands on approach to supporting all Investor Relations content and support
Salary Range:
$164600 - 288000 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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We hope youre 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.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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