Analyst, Alt Investments

Northern Trust

Primary contact for client inquiries related to alternative investments at Northern Trust. Responsible for data analysis, task management, and process improvements in an efficient team environment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills while effectively managing client relationships in the alternative investments sector. Proficient in data interpretation and process improvement to enhance team efficiency and meet client valuation expectations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingClient Relationship ManagementKnowledge of Capital MarketsMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

FinanceAccountingData InterpretationValuation ReportingReconciliation Principles

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Alternative InvestmentsHedge FundsPrivate EquitySyndicate Bank LoansCommingled Funds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary Alternative Asset Services contact for client relationship managers at Northern Trust for all client related inquiries regarding alternative investments.
Monitor, resolve, and respond to inquiries from internal and external parties; including pulling and interpreting data, and preparing analysis with a view to ensuring client valuation expectations are met.
Manage their assigned daily tasks to ensure day to day deliverables are met but are expected to work effectively in a team environment.
Consistently review and assess processes to identify process improvements for increased team efficiency.
Actively participate in department projects and initiatives.
Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A college degree required with an emphasis in Finance & Accounting preferred
Good oral and written communication skills are required
Working knowledge of MS Office is required
Analytical and problem solving skills are required
Knowledge of Capital Markets with exposure to Hedge Funds/Private Equity/Comingles Funds/Valuation Reporting/Reconciliation Principles, Syndicate Bank Loans, and finance or accounting preferred.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and collaborative work culture
Professional development opportunities
Philanthropy initiatives