Senior Performance Analyst, London
To £80,000 basic salary plus discretionary bonus and benefits
Hybrid working model
The Opportunity:
* Reporting into the Head of Investment Risk, this is a truly wonderful opportunity to operate as the Risk department’s expert in performance measurement. Additionally, the role will evolve to contribute to both ex anti and ex post risk measures
* Production of the Department’s regular performance reports for both internal and external clients using both 3rd party software (Factset) and manual calculations
* In-depth analysis of performance for in-house funds and client mandates on the request of managers or on a proactive basis – bespoke proactive query based performance work will form a key part of the role
* Respond to all internal and external client queries on all performance related matters in a prompt and comprehensive manner
* Continuously review and improve performance related processes within the department to enhance and advance the quality of output. Ensure output to end-users is meeting their requirements and improving the sophistication or reporting in relation to feedback
* Real focus on improving the impact and value of the performance function throughout the whole value chain, working with and positively influencing a wide range of internal stakeholders from across the entire business – this role is highly visible with a focus on the value-add!
* Maintain all software and internally created performance databases and with the external relationships if applicable
* To help with risk-based queries where needed and provide cover for holidays and illness on regular production-based work
Your Experience:
* You will be able to demonstrate a strong record of academic rigour, combined with completion of a relevant professional industry qualification. This might include the IMC, CAIA or levels of the CFA
* You will have a demonstrable technical Performance Measurement experience from a forward thinking Asset Manager and understand from first principles, all calculations and methodologies pertaining to, and the calculation of, investment performance and attribution across a range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, FX and derivatives
* It is hopeful that you will also have a working knowledge of basic risk principles, and certainly a desire to learn them
* Possess an extremely high level Microsoft Excel Use, and ideally have experience of working with FactSet Analytics
* You will be an excellent written and oral communicator and look to be an ambassador for the Performance / Risk Team across the wider business, promoting the capability of the team’s brand in all interactions
* Be able to solve complex performance related problems quickly and efficiently using all the tools available, and work within a proactive manner
* Participate and take the lead in a range of project based working initiatives and proactively look to enhance working procedures and practices, ensuring all work is completely comprehensively and accurately
The Company:
* A prestigious Asset Manager with an enviable track record of success over many decades
* Headquartered in London within beautifully appointed offices
* With strengths in both Private Clients and a range of Institutional Client types, my client is focused on strategic growth and adapting its very client centric approach to drive future success
* A progressive working culture that promotes individual thought and supports both personal and professional development
* My client operates a hybrid working model