Sr. Analyst, Trading Analytics

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 world's 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 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Northern Trust Asset Management is a multi-asset class investment manager offering a broad range of investment solutions.

Asset classes under management include Equities, FX, Futures, Options, and Fixed Income. The firm is seeking a candidate whose primary role is to provide data and analytics support to traders.

Responsibilities will include :

• Transactional data analysis and performance measurement of brokers, algos, and execution platforms via third party vended TCA products and internal broker monitoring tools.
• Working directly with traders to evaluate and improve the quality of execution across asset classes.
• Commission management including maintenance of internal CSA program.
• Monitoring of financial markets and upcoming market events to aid traders in evaluating and developing implementation strategies.
• Working with traders and internal partners to create, enhance, and maintain presentation materials around best execution and order flow.
• Working as part of a global team with members based in London, Chicago, Hong Kong.

Prerequisites for role :

• Knowledge of investments, including terminology, instruments and general industry practices is required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are required to research and resolve queries and issues.
• Ability to work independently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• College or University degree and / or relevant proven work experience is required.
• 3-5 years of industry work experience preferred.
• Preference for a candidate who has or is willing to work toward a CFA or MBA.

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 the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRH redacted .

We hope you're 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.