Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager - Asset Management at Northern Trust

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Asset Management, Investment Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

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)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an analytical field (e.g., mathematics, economics, statistics, computer programming, engineering, or business)
CFA charter holder preferred
Proven ability to manage, process, and analyse large datasets
Independent worker with strong initiative and project completion skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills

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
Analyze and produce reports on portfolio performance, risk characteristics, and holdings for quarterly (or otherwise) client meetings
Work 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 as needed 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 our overall Quantitative investment process and platform