Head of Performance Attribution, Asset Management

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Deep subject matter expertise and experience with attribution analysis, including buildout of scalable operating models using modern attribution platforms.
• Detailed understanding of the investment management business, multiple asset classes, reporting to clients and prospects, and investment/financial technology within a large-scale asset management setting.
• Strong analytical skills, and the ability to convey such knowledge to others as an educator and leader.
• A change-leader astute at building consensus across a diverse group of senior stakeholders across the organization to drive to outcomes.   
• Experience developing others, preferably both onshore and offshore.
• Strong consultative skills ranging from gathering market and competitor insights, problem solving, analytics, strategy development, influencing, facilitation and consensus building.
• Dynamic relationship building and partnership skills; a strong collaborator with experience leading initiatives across multiple groups and stakeholders.
• Experience assessing and implementing investment performance and analytics platforms.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to develop materials and effectively present to and persuade executive audiences as needed.
• Excellent motivation and team building skills, including the ability to recruit, develop and retain staff
• Experience in driving digital and automation-driven transformation to generate efficiencies and scalability.
• Global outlook with sensitivity and awareness of social and cultural differences.
• Strong situational awareness and decision-making capabilities.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 15+ years of relevant work experience in the investment management industry, with demonstrable experience and successful track record within the performance and analytics space at a matrixed mid-to-large investment management firm.   
• Bachelor’s degree, MBA and/or CFA and/or CIPM strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with investment as well as reporting and analytic tools and databases.  
• Track record of developing and driving transformation vision and agenda.

ABOUT NORTHERN TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT
Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realize their long-term objectives.

Entrusted with nearly $1 trillion of investor assets as of September 30, 2022,* we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy. That’s why we combine robust capital markets research, expert portfolio construction and comprehensive risk management to craft innovative and efficient solutions that deliver targeted investment outcomes.

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 America’s best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater