Associate Portfolio Advisor

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The key responsibilities of the role include: Manages investment activities for a growing set of major fee revenue producing accounts, representing small to mid-sized personal trusts and individual portfolios typically mid- range in size and complexity within their market with some managerial input. Assists in development and recommendations of designed to achieve investment objectives for specific individual clients. Works with Investment Advisors to understand the overall investment strategy and may provide input for revisions as goals and objectives change and in the context of client needs working closely and proactively with the broader client service team to identify and execute on areas of opportunity. Developing an influential presence with the local client facing team, clients, co-trustees, consultants, the bank's legal area and outside attorneys to ensure communication of client requirements and coordinate portfolio activity. Consistently demonstrates increasing proficiency with new investment strategies, tools and capabilities, and portfolio research and investment methodologies through regular contact and engagement with the National Investment and Goals Driven Wealth Management Practices, their peers, and broader Wealth and Asset Management. Provides high level support to the Investment Advisory team. Demonstrates mastery level skill utilizing all tools needed including CRA, Wealthbench, GPS, and WM Alternatives. Provides guidance and mentoring to Investment Associates. Accountable for personal adherence to best practices as measured by the PM Dashboard and related reporting. Works with manager to understand how to personally contribute towards the execution of initiatives, new capability rollouts, and required training. Provides continuous feedback on areas for improvement to leadership on national initiatives, changes, and expectations. Adheres to National Investment Guidelines, feedback from the REV peer review process, and observes sound risk management practices. The successful candidate will benefit from having: Knowledge of investment and portfolio management theory, accounting and financial principles, associated investment strategies and instruments, and characteristics of various marketplaces, usually acquired through formal education and work experience, is required to manage portfolios. Analytical and interpretive skills are needed to understand client needs in the context of investment strategies. Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Minimum 2 to 4 years of investment experience working in investment services industry Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements Salary Range: $114,540 - 194,580 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a