Vice President, Alternatives Advisory Practice

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northern Trust Full time
About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution with a rich history dating back to 1889. As a Fortune 500 company, we pride ourselves on providing innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions. Our commitment to service, expertise, and integrity has enabled us to build a reputation as a trusted partner in the financial industry.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our Alternatives Advisory Practice as a Vice President. This individual will be responsible for analyzing potential private fund investment opportunities, evaluating track records, strategies, and teams, and making recommendations on whether clients should invest. The successful candidate will also be responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with fund managers in the U.S. and Europe, conducting general research across private markets, and monitoring existing fund portfolios.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze potential private fund investment opportunities, including evaluating track records, strategies, and teams, and making recommendations on whether clients should invest.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with fund managers in the U.S. and Europe, and position Northern Trust for investment.
  • Conduct general research across private markets, identifying trends, and developing investment theses.
  • Monitor existing fund portfolios and develop insights into fund performance.
  • Collaborate in client servicing efforts, portfolio implementation, and strategy development.
Qualifications
  • Strong analytical and judgment skills with the ability to assess both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of an investment.
  • Ability to represent the group before investors, other LPs, fund managers, placement agents, attorneys, and leverage providers.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • High attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
  • Knowledge about the private investments industry, including deal structures and various participants in the private credit ecosystem.
  • Understanding of private fund investments, portfolio construction, and fund leverage/cash management.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a humble approach to investing.
  • Highly proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience
  • Undergraduate degree required, MBA highly preferred.
  • 5-10 years of work experience, preferably in private equity, private credit/lending, investment banking, consulting, or other alternatives asset management; direct principal investing experience a plus.
Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, 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. We encourage movement within the organization, and our senior leaders are accessible. You can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve.

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.



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