Analyst, Alt Investments

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 world’s 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 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Major Duties :1. Act as the primary Alternative Asset Services contact for client relationship managers at Northern Trust for all client related inquiries regarding alternative investments. 2. Monitor, resolve, and respond to inquiries from internal and external parties; including pulling and interpreting data, and preparing analysis with a view to ensuring client valuation expectations are met. 3. Manage their assigned daily tasks to ensure day to day deliverables are met but are expected to work effectively in a team environment. 4. Consistently review and assess processes to identify process improvements for increased team efficiency. 5. Actively participate in department projects and initiatives 6. Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts Knowledge :Good oral and written communication skills are required Working knowledge of MS Office is required Analytical and problem solving skills are required Knowledge of Capital Markets with exposure to Hedge Funds/Private Equity/Comingles Funds/Valuation Reporting/Reconciliation Principles, and finance or accounting preferred Work schedule will be congruent to our Chicago office hours (start time will be 6:30am/7:30am depending on Daylight Savings) Experience :A college degree required with an emphasis in Finance & Accounting preferred. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). 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 Trust’s 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. About Our Tempe Office The Northern Trust Tempe office opened in 2015 with 75 employees and now serves over 75 different business functions with more than 700 employees. The team is recognized as a Global Capability Center that delivers exceptional value, quality, expertise and innovation through our diverse talent. Learn more.