What is the opportunity?

You will be an Analyst, Performance & Analytics for Global Asset Management (GAM), providing accurate and timely investment performance reporting and analysis with a strong emphasis on automation and process improvement. You will leverage Python and emerging AI technologies to design and automate performance measurement workflows, whilst collaborating cross-functionally with investment teams and fund accounting.

This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days in the office at our London location.

What will you do?

• Develop and automate daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports using Python and other automation tools
• Design workflows to digitise and streamline performance measurement data for use across the business
• Work with investment teams and fund accounting to develop accurate and relevant performance reporting based on investment approaches
• Ensure accurate pricing, classifications, transactions and corporate actions of securities held in portfolios
• Maintain details on portfolio holdings and characteristics for internal marketing, compliance, and third-party data vendors
• Analyse performance results in detail at the individual security level, asset class, region, and total portfolio level
• Compile and maintain GIPS® composite performance data using GAM systems, ensuring performance data accurately reflects portfolio status
• Support attribution analysis as needed to provide insights on investment performance drivers

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Degree in Finance, Computer Science, or equivalent quantitative discipline
• Analytically skilled, creative problem solver with strong experience producing, analysing and manipulating large sets of data and meticulous attention to detail
• Robust understanding of fixed income securities, rate of return calculations, and awareness of security types across multiple asset classes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management/storage skills
• Strong technology skills in SQL and Python

Nice-to-have

•  Experience or exposure to the investment industry
• Candidate or completion of CFA or CIPM (Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement)
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Eagle or similar portfolio accounting and performance software

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best—progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Programme including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training programme in financial services

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