Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager - Asset Management

Overview

Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager - Asset Management at Northern Trust. This role supports global Investment Teams with day-to-day investment analysis, with a focus on the Middle East markets and base in Saudi Arabia.

Role/Department

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a leading investment management firm. The role reports to the Head of Quantitative Portfolio Management and collaborates with global teams and specialists to support the NTAM investment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse day-to-day strategies/portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory framework, and corporate policies.
• Communicate with internal Investment Teams as needed and make recommendations on required changes by the business on more complex investment matters.
• Participate in projects of factor development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Analyse and produce reports on portfolio performance, risk characteristics, and holdings for client meetings.
• Collaborate with support partners in operations and middle office to resolve issues related to exceptions, accounting issues or data discrepancies to ensure portfolio information is accurate.
• Respond accurately and promptly to client/partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies/portfolios.
• Ensure risk and attribution reports are prepared as required.
• Assist Sales, Strategist, and other partners with presentations and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools used to analyse and research quant active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance the overall Quantitative investment process and platform.

Knowledge & Skills

• 7+ years of experience in the investment management industry, with a proven track record in investment analysis at mid-to-large firms.
• Strong self-starter with critical thinking skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficient with financial optimization tools and software (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, Barra, Axioma).
• Knowledge of Sustainable Investing (SI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) analysis, products, and industry trends.
• Advanced analytical and computer skills, including programming experience in Oracle, SAS, R, and Python (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an analytical field (e.g., mathematics, economics, statistics, computer programming, engineering, or business).
• Proven experience in investment management and/or quantitative analysis.
• CFA charter holder preferred.
• Middle East market knowledge (particularly stock market) is key, but global market knowledge is even better.
• Proven ability to manage, process, and analyse large datasets.
• Role requires a market-oriented candidate, ideally a portfolio manager who is competent in trading, and is sales-oriented.
• Independent worker with strong initiative and project completion skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization committed to assisting the communities we serve. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and we strive for a workplace with a greater purpose. Apply today.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Reasonable accommodation

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