Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager - Asset Management

Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager – Asset Management

We are looking for a Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager to join our Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) team in Saudi Arabia, supporting global investment teams with analysis, portfolio management, and trading decisions for Middle East markets.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a Fortune 500 company, a globally recognized, award‑winning financial institution operational since 1889. 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.

Role / Department

NTAM, a trillion‑dollar investment management firm, entrusts investors worldwide with navigating changing market environments. This role focuses on day‑to‑day portfolio analysis, trading decisions, risk evaluation, and support of the distribution process.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze day‑to‑day strategies and portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory frameworks, and corporate policies.
• Communicate with internal Investment Teams, making recommendations for changes on complex investment matters.
• Participate in projects of factor development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Analyze and produce portfolio performance, risk, and holdings reports for client meetings.
• Work with operations and middle‑office partners to resolve accounting, data, and exception issues, ensuring portfolio information is accurate.
• Respond promptly and accurately to client and partner inquiries regarding strategy performance.
• Prepare risk and attribution reports as required.
• Assist Sales, Strategists, and other partners with presentations and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools for quant active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance the overall quantitative investment process and platform.

Knowledge & Skills

Qualifications

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will join a flexible and collaborative work culture that values financial strength, stability, and purpose. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you will help build communities.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern 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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Sales

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