Northern Trust Bolsters APAC Quant Capabilities with Rohof Appointment

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) has strengthened its quantitative investment solutions in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by appointing Jan Rohof as Director of Quantitative Solutions, APAC. Based in Melbourne, Rohof will lead NTAM's quantitative investment strategies, focusing on creating high-quality, tailored solutions for existing and prospective clients. This strategic hire aligns with NTAM's commitment to supporting regional investors with quantitative expertise in their home market.

Rohof brings over a decade of experience in quantitative investment strategies, particularly in the APAC region, to his new role at NTAM. Prior to joining, he spent ten years at Robeco, where he served as an investment specialist and client portfolio manager. His strong regional expertise and quant experience further enhance NTAM's global platform, which already comprises over 40 quantitative investment professionals.



Rohof's appointment is part of a series of global quantitative appointments by NTAM, demonstrating the firm's dedication to expanding its footprint internationally and creating innovative solutions for existing and new clients. With over 30 years of experience in managing quantitative strategies and approximately US$40.4 billion in assets under management in quantitative active strategies as of September 30, 2024, NTAM is well-positioned to offer tailored investment solutions to clients in the APAC region.

NTAM's quantitative equity approach optimizes equity risk to identify portfolio risks worth taking based on clients' goals, analyze existing portfolios, and create custom solutions tailored for clients' needs. Rohof will likely focus on strategies such as Quality Low Volatility, Quality ESG, and Quality Large Cap Core, among others, to deliver excess returns and manage risks effectively for clients in the APAC region.



Rohof's appointment underscores NTAM's commitment to providing innovative solutions to both institutional and wealth clients in the APAC region. With his strong regional expertise and quant experience, Rohof will further bolster NTAM's global platform, enabling the firm to offer tailored investment strategies for existing and prospective clients in the region.

In conclusion, Jan Rohof's appointment as Director of Quantitative Solutions, Asia Pacific, strengthens Northern Trust Asset Management's commitment to supporting regional investors with quantitative expertise in their home market. His extensive experience in quantitative investment strategies, particularly in the APAC region, will be invaluable in driving NTAM's quantitative solutions and delivering targeted outcomes for clients.