Northern Trust

Financial Services

SeniorConsultant,TradePerformance&Analytics

$116–197k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Consultant, Trade Performance & Analytics at Northern Trust. Skills: Trade Performance, Client Analytics, Transaction Cost Analysis, Trading data. Lead Transaction Cost Analysis. Lead trading insight”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical; Problem-solving; Reasoning; Attention to detail

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Knowledge of Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA), Knowledge of best execution, Knowledge of regulatory reporting, Experience in asset management, Experience in banking, Experience in brokerage, Experience in financial services, Experience in performance reporting, Experience in trading analytics, Experience in data analytics, Experience working with trading desks, Experience working with sales trading, Experience working with portfolio management teams, Experience working with equities, Ability to translate complex quantitative data, Stakeholder management skills, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Reasoning skills, Advanced proficiency in Excel, Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Advanced proficiency in Word, Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Experience working with large datasets, Technical aptitude, Interest in data tools, Interest in coding, SQL proficiency, Proactive, Organized, Able to manage multiple priorities, Able to work effectively across regions, Able to work effectively across time zones

Nice to Have

Progress toward professional qualifications, CFA Level or equivalent, Commitment to ongoing professional development, SQL proficiency is an advantage

What You'll Do.

Lead Transaction Cost Analysis

Develop trading insights

Identify opportunities to improve trading performance

Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes

Support client meetings

Support prospect meetings

Prepare client-ready analysis

Prepare presentation materials

Provide management reporting

Own analytics deliverables

Coordinate with internal teams

Coordinate with clients

Support development of analytics capabilities

Support new data use cases

Support cross-sell opportunities

Improve analytics processes

Improve best practices

Provide guidance within analytics team

Provide informal leadership within analytics team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnership with Trading; Partnership with Sales Trading; Partnership with Relationship Management; Partnership with clients; Work with trading desks; Work with sales trading; Work with portfolio management teams; Work with internal teams; Work with clients; Work across regions; Work across time zones

Communication Scope

Client presentations; Management reporting; Presentation materials

Full Job Description

**_About Northern Trust:_** Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. ## Vice President, Trade Performance & Client Analytics ## The Vice President, Trade Performance & Client Analytics will lead Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) and trading insight across the Capital Markets business in the Americas. This is a senior role for someone with strong market knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to turn trading data into actionable insights for clients and internal partners. The role partners closely with Trading, Sales Trading, Relationship Management, and clients to interpret execution data, support decision-making, and strengthen how analytics are used across the business. It offers broad exposure and the opportunity to shape reporting, client engagement, and the continued development of the firm’s analytics capabilities. ## **Key Responsibilities** * Develop trading insights across asset classes, with an initial focus on equities and fixed income. * Identify opportunities to improve trading performance and client outcomes through data-driven analysis. * Support client and prospect meetings in partnership with Sales Trading, Execution Trading, and Relationship Management. * Prepare client-ready analysis, reporting, and presentation materials. * Provide management reporting on TCA and trading activity, including key trends and performance insights. * Own clients, reports, processes, or analytics deliverables from end to end. * Coordinate with internal teams and

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