Head of Index and Quantitative Strategies

Northern Trust

  • Canary Wharf, East London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
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.RoleThis role sits within Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a global investment manager overseeing over $1.4 trillion in AUM.The Head of Index and Quantitative Strategies will lead the strategic direction, commercial development, and execution of NTAM’s $800 BN USD index and $40 BN USD quantitative investment capabilities across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset solutions. This senior leadership role will be responsible for driving innovation, investment performance, and commercial success in alignment with Northern Trust Asset Management's ("NTAM") global investment philosophy and evolving client needs.This position will report directly to the Global Co-Chief Investment Officers and will be a key member of the NTAM Investments Leadership Team.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and evolve NTAM’s index and quantitative investment platform, ensuring alignment with firm-wide investment strategy and client objectives.
  • Oversee global portfolio management and quantitative research teams, developing a high-performing team of investment professionals.
  • Drive innovation across investment strategies and the overall platform enabled by leading technology.
  • Ensure robust investment processes, risk management, and governance across all strategies.
  • Represent NTAM’s index and quantitative capabilities with clients, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
  • Partner with product, distribution, and marketing teams to develop and position investment solutions that meet evolving client needs.
Qualifications
  • 15+ years of experience in asset management, with deep expertise in index and quantitative investment strategies.
  • Advanced degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or related field; CFA or Ph.D. preferred.
  • Track record of business growth/transformation including translating goals into actionable strategic initiatives, including revenue growth and product commercialization.
  • Proven leadership experience managing global, multi-discipline investment teams.
  • A clearly articulated understanding of investment and product trends within the industry.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional manner (sales, product, investments, marketing, technology).
  • Strong data and technology orientation, including experience with portfolio analytics platforms and data science tools.
  • Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

Northern Trust