Portfolio and Trading Analyst

Position: Portfolio and Trading Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL 60603

Model: HYBRID; onsite 3 days/week (Tuesday - Thursday)

Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm CST

Duration: Contract through April 1, 2026 (potential for extension)

OVERVIEW:

This candidate will be responsible for piloting our order generation, portfolio accounting, and client workflow tools to rebalance portfolios within portfolio manager and client guidelines. This includes completing client requests, ensuring timely execution of portfolio manager directed model changes, and daily tracking of account activity compared to model subscription. The Consultant will uphold meticulous daily trade operations in several respects, including: portfolio servicing and onboarding, portfolio drift analysis, compliance, accounting and reconciliation, data integrity, internal and external model managers, technology and support. Additional responsibilities include partnering with other departments to resolve exceptions and build operational scale. The successful candidate will also have a strong understanding of investment products, trade life cycle, and investment operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Portfolio Rebalancing & Tax Loss Harvesting

o Execute daily portfolio rebalancing to accommodate tax loss harvesting requests, model updates, cash flows, and investment objective changes.

o Perform daily portfolio drift analysis and execute trades accordingly.

• Monitoring & Workflow Management

o Review and run morning reports to prepare for daily activities.

o Assess tax harvesting prep and identify outliers before market open.

o Monitor pricing updates and Aladdin trade workflows throughout the day.

o Conduct mid-day checks to ensure Northern Trust (NT) meets internal SLAs.

o Manage and process consistent client workflows as they come in during the day.

o Perform quality control checks and confirm settlement before closing workflows.

• Compliance & Accuracy

o Ensure adherence to compliance standards and procedural documentation.

o Maintain high attention to detail when executing complex activities with significant financial and client impact.

• Technical Skills

o Utilize trading systems and demonstrate aptitude for quickly learning new applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2-3+ years of experience: combination of relevant education & work experience

• Background in asset management or trading , with hands-on experience in:

• Daily drift monitoring and high/low cash monitoring.

• Portfolio rebalancing and tax loss harvesting workflows.

• Understanding of overlay strategies, SMAs, models, and rebalancing processes.

• In-depth knowledge of investment industry standards and best practices.

• Strong ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks and escalate issues as needed.

• Proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUP, column filtering, and SUM functions).

• Experience running and interpreting reports for portfolio monitoring.

• Familiarity with portfolio management and trading systems such as Aladdin , Bloomberg , or Archer (experience with one or more required).

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Composed and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations.

• Ability to clearly communicate challenges and opportunities to senior management.

• Goal-oriented with a strong drive to implement and follow through on improvements.

• Highly adaptable to change and able to partner effectively with technology and operations teams.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer: Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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