Investment Performance Analytics Engineer

Russell Investments Group, LLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments Group, LLC in the United Kingdom seeks a Quantitative Performance Analyst to modernise the investment analytics platform that serves global products, clients and investment professionals. You will help measure, analyse and deliver performance analytics with automation and data-driven workflows.

We value strong Python and SQL skills, exposure to APIs/JSON/XML, and a collaborative mindset to partner with data, risk, technology, product and client service teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline.
• Foundational experience with Python and an interest in automation solutions and internal applications.
• Working knowledge of SQL, including joins and basic data manipulation; exposure to CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, or data modeling is helpful.
• Exposure to APIs, relational databases, JSON/XML, version control, or modern software development practices preferred.
• Relevant experience, internship, or academic project work in investment performance, investment reporting, financial technology, investment analytics, or a related analytical discipline preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and technology to understand problems and support solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge of investment performance measurement, attribution methodologies, benchmark construction, GIPS standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely performance analytics and reporting for clients, funds, regulators, GIPS composites and internal stakeholders, with guidance as needed.
• Support research into performance methodologies and contribute to improvements in analytics and reporting quality.
• Investigate performance questions, identify discrepancies and elevate complex issues while supporting the development of practical solutions.
• Support the design, development, testing and maintenance of Python-based applications and automation solutions that simplify business processes and reduce manual work.
• Contribute to automated reporting pipelines, reconciliation tools, monitoring solutions, reusable Python libraries and internal applications that improve operational efficiency.
• Write and maintain SQL queries that support investment analytics, reporting, data validation and automation initiatives.
• Assist with integrating enterprise data sources and external platforms through APIs and data exchange technologies including REST, JSON, and XML.
• Use approved AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to support solution delivery and team productivity.
• Collaborate with Investment Data, Risk, Technology, Product, Client Service, Marketing, Operations, Compliance and external vendors to support reporting and analytical solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Math/CS

Tools

JSON/XML

APIs

Job description

Russell Investments Group, LLC in the United Kingdom seeks a Quantitative Performance Analyst to modernise the investment analytics platform that serves global products, clients and investment professionals. You will help measure, analyse and deliver performance analytics with automation and data-driven workflows.

We value strong Python and SQL skills, exposure to APIs/JSON/XML, and a collaborative mindset to partner with data, risk, technology, product and client service teams.