Vice President, Investor Relations

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.Role SummaryThe Vice President will support investor relations and fundraising efforts across 50 South Capital, with a primary focus on the wealth channel. This role will serve as a key point of contact for financial advisors and high net worth clients, while also contributing broadly to the firm’s investor relations, product positioning, and client communication efforts.Working closely with senior team members, the role is focused on relationship development, advisor engagement, and day-to-day execution, complemented by involvement in firmwide initiatives including product launches, investor communications, and cross-team coordination.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvisor Coverage & Relationship ManagementServe as a primary point of contact for financial advisors and wealth partners, both within Northern Trust and externallyBuild and maintain relationships through regular in-person engagement and travelSupport client conversations, portfolio reviews, and education sessionsBusiness Development & Fundraising ExecutionPartner with senior team members to drive capital raising efforts across the platformMaintain and advance a pipeline of opportunities, while supporting broader firm fundraising initiativesIdentify opportunities to deepen relationships across both internal and external wealth managersFirmwide Investor Relations SupportContribute to investor relations activities across the platform, including:Responding to investor and internal partner requestsSupporting client servicing effortsCoordinating with internal teams on ongoing initiativesPartner with investment, operations, and product teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of information shared with clientsClient Communication & Content DevelopmentAssist in the creation and maintenance of investor presentations, commentary, and client materialsTranslate complex strategies into clear, advisor-friendly messagingSupport ongoing communication around fund performance and market developmentsProduct & Platform EngagementSupport new product development and fund launches, including positioning and go-to-market effortsDevelop a strong understanding of the firm’s private equity, private credit, and hedge fund offeringsProvide feedback from the field to inform product strategy and messagingCross-Functional CollaborationHelp ensure a coordinated and seamless client experience across the platformWork closely with Investment teams, Product management, Operations and fund administrators, and Northern Trust sales and relationship teamsNecessary Skills and Experience~6–10+ years of experience in investor relations, alternatives sales, or private markets fundraisingStrong understanding of the Alternatives market, particularly private markets (private equity, credit, secondaries)Experience working with or covering wealth / intermediary channelsWillingness to travel and build relationships in personHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate across multiple priorities and stakeholders, including a hands on approach to supporting all Investor Relations content and supportSalary Range:$164,600 - 288,000 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.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. #MadeForGreater Reasonable 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.SummaryLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full time