Slava Malkin joins as senior portfolio manager to bolster tax-advantaged strategies
Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, has appointed Slava Malkin as senior portfolio manager to develop and manage Northern Trust Asset Management’s long/short offerings.
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“As part of our commitment to accelerating growth and innovation, we are introducing tax-aware long/short equity strategies designed to deliver enhanced value for our clients,” said Northern Trust Asset Management President Michael Hunstad, Ph.D.
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As a pioneer in tax-advantaged and quantitative equity portfolios for more than three decades, Northern Trust Asset Management is enhancing its capabilities by offering long/short portfolios to institutional investors and financial advisors by early 2026. The market for tax-managed long/short strategies is expanding, as clients increasingly seek strategies that: diversify concentrated positions, harvest losses to offset gains from business sales or private equity distributions, rejuvenate ossified portfolios and enhance short-term loss harvesting in cash-funded portfolios.
Malkin will lead the development and management of all tax-managed long/short equity strategies at Northern Trust Asset Management. He is based in New York and reports to Global Co-Chief Investment Officer Anwiti Bahuguna.
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“As part of our commitment to accelerating growth and innovation, we are introducing tax-aware long/short equity strategies designed to deliver enhanced value for our clients. Slava’s deep expertise in quantitative investing and track record of developing these strategies will help lead our expansion in this critical area,” said Northern Trust Asset Management President Michael Hunstad, Ph.D. “As clients increasingly seek sophisticated solutions to diversify portfolios and optimize tax outcomes, long/short equity portfolios are a vital component of our growth strategy.”
Malkin is an accomplished investment professional with 25 years of experience managing quantitative active portfolio strategies, including tax-advantaged long/short equity, designed for high-net-worth and institutional investors. Prior to joining Northern Trust Asset Management, Malkin was a director at Aperio/BlackRock, leading research and portfolio management for tax-aware long/short equity strategies. His research focuses on concentrated stock solutions and optimal asset allocation. He previously held senior quantitative investing roles with Northcoast Asset Management, BNP Paribas, RHG Capital and others. He holds a master’s degree in statistics from Harvard University.
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Source : businesswire