Senior Performance and Attribution Analyst - Asset Management
About this role
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.
Role
Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a trillion-dollar global investment manager dedicated to helping clients achieve their long-term investment objectives.
This role is responsible for delivering performance measurement, attribution analysis, and investment analytics to support investment decision-making and client reporting. The successful candidate will partner closely with portfolio managers and stakeholders to provide insightful analysis, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive digital and data-led transformation initiatives across the function through automation and scalable solutions.
Major Duties
- Provide performance measurement and attribution analysis services for a range of investment strategies, with a particular focus on quantitative and active investment products.
- Analyse and deconstruct portfolio returns using Brinson-Fachler and factor-based attribution methodologies, including style, sector, and security selection analysis.
- Partner closely with portfolio management teams to validate attribution outputs and ensure reporting accuracy.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the development and enhancement of performance measurement, performance evaluation, and asset allocation reporting capabilities.
- Investigate data, reporting, and process issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Support digital and data transformation initiatives across EMEA, including the design and implementation of scalable analytics and reporting solutions.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the performance measurement, reporting, and investment analytics function, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and scalability.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
- Minimum 7 years' experience in financial services, with direct experience in performance measurement, performance attribution, investment analytics, or risk analytics within the asset management industry.
- Strong understanding of quantitative and active investment strategies, factor-based attribution methodologies, and portfolio risk and asset allocation concepts.
- Experience using investment analytics platforms such as BlackRock Aladdin, FactSet, or similar tools.
- Ability to analyse and interpret large datasets and translate findings into meaningful business and investment insights.
- Experience with data visualisation and analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI, QlikView, or similar platforms.
Valuable Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience developing scalable reporting solutions, data pipelines, or analytical tools using Python, R, SQL, or similar technologies.
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across investment, risk, technology, and operations teams.
- Proactive and continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and innovation.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
Company at a glance
Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments in efforts to realize their long-term objectives. Entrusted with US$1.4 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026 we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy. That’s why we combine robust capital markets research, expert portfolio construction and comprehensive risk management to craft innovative and efficient solutions that seek to deliver targeted investment outcomes. As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect and transparency.
Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Northern Trust Asset Management Australia Pty Ltd, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.
© 2025 Northern Trust Corporation. Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A.
Top Benefits
- Flexible work culture
- Inclusive workplace
- Philanthropy programs
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