We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst – Investment Performance & Attribution to join our Investment Operations/Performance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing portfolio performance, conducting attribution analysis, validating investment data, and delivering insightful reporting to internal stakeholders and clients.
This role requires strong knowledge of investment products, performance measurement methodologies, and financial markets, along with the ability to work collaboratively across investment, operations, technology, and client servicing teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly portfolio performance calculations and validation across multiple asset classes
* Conduct performance attribution analysis to explain portfolio returns versus benchmarks
* Analyze investment data, portfolio holdings, cash flows, and benchmark performance to identify variances and trends
* Prepare and deliver accurate performance and attribution reports for portfolio managers, clients, and senior leadership
* Ensure compliance with GIPS standards and internal performance reporting policies
* Investigate and resolve performance discrepancies, data issues, and reconciliation breaks
* Collaborate with investment teams, risk teams, and operations to improve data quality and reporting efficiency
* Support automation initiatives and process improvements within the performance reporting framework
* Assist in client reporting, ad-hoc analysis, and responding to performance-related queries
* Contribute to system enhancement projects, testing, and implementation activities
* Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on performance methodologies and best practices
Required Qualification
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
* 5–8 years of experience in investment performance measurement and attribution analysis
* Experience working with multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and private markets
* Knowledge of benchmark construction and risk‐adjusted performance metric
* Proficiency in Excel and financial data analysis tools
* Experience with investment platforms/tools such as FactSet, Aladdin, SimCorp, Bloomberg, Eagle, or similar system
* Familiarity with GIPS standards is highly preferable
* Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‐paced environment
Preferred Qualification
* CFA, CIPM, CAIA, or progress toward a professional certification preferable
* Experience in private markets performance reporting is an advantage
* Exposure to data governance and investment data management frameworks preferable
* Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Python, or automation tools is a plus.
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