Northern Trust

Financial Services

Sr.Specialist,AdvancedAnalytics

$137–234k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Specialist, Advanced Analytics at Northern Trust. Skills: Data science, AI/ML, Investment management. Develop analytics models. Implement analytics models”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven decision-making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree, 7+ years experience, Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Experience with ML frameworks, Experience with Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Power BI, Experience with financial datasets, Knowledge of emerging trends, Excellent communication skills, Leadership experience

Nice to Have

PhD preferred

What You'll Do.

Develop analytics models

Implement analytics models

Maintain analytics models

Collaborate with professionals

Identify analytical opportunities

Translate business requirements

Communicate insights to stakeholders

Analyze financial datasets

Extract actionable insights

Drive recommendations

Build predictive models

Validate predictive models

Optimize predictive models

Stay abreast of trends

Recommend innovative approaches

Partner with IT teams

Ensure robust data pipelines

Ensure data integrity

Ensure scalable infrastructure

Present analytical findings

Mentor junior members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Investment professionals; IT teams; Data Engineering teams; Junior analytics team members

Communication Scope

Present findings; Technical presentations

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. **Position Overview** Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a global investment management firm with over a trillion dollars in assets under management, trusted by investors worldwide to help them navigate changing market environments and achieve their long-term goals. As part of our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and data-driven decision-making, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Analytics Specialist to join our Asset Management team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data science, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), and a strong understanding of investment management processes. ## Key Responsibilities * Develop, implement, and maintain advanced analytics models using data science and AI/ML techniques to support portfolio management, investment operations, distribution and risk assessment. * Collaborate with investment professionals to identify analytical opportunities, translate business requirements into solutions, and communicate insights to stakeholders. * Analyze large and complex financial datasets to extract actionable insights and drive evidence-based recommendations. * Build, validate, and optimize predictive models for driving growth, risk management, and operational efficiency. * Shepard the AI/ML models through various validation and governance committees. * Stay abreast of the latest trends in AI/ML, data engin

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