Performance Analyst (12 month FTC)

Mason Blake; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management company is seeking a Performance Analyst for a Fixed Term Contract in Edinburgh. The role involves calculating performance, producing reports, and enhancing reporting processes using advanced Excel, VBA, and SQL. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and be keen problem solvers.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience within an investment management house.
• Experience of report production within investment operations preferred.
• Highly numerate – numerical degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calculating and analysing performance and attribution using specific performance systems.
• Production of performance reports and leading data-centric projects.
• Writing commentaries to explain fund performance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Numerical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Numerical Degree

Tools

VBA

SQL

Python

Job description

Performance Analyst (12 month FTC), Edinburgh

Client:

Mason Blake

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

715ab2f366c0

Job Views:

6

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Description

Our client is a leading name within the investment management industry. They are now looking to recruit a Performance Analyst to join their high-performing team on a 9-12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to the Head of Performance , the Performance Analyst will take responsibility for the following duties:

• Calculating and analysing performance and attribution using specific performance systems as well as some manual spreadsheets
• Production of performance reports
• Developing performance data and performance systems to enhance the performance reporting process
• Leading ad hoc data-centric projects to improve efficiency within the Performance team
• Writing commentaries to explain fund performance
• Enhancing the current performance reporting process by using advanced Excel, VBA and/or SQL

The Performance Analyst will meet the following skill set:

• 1-3 years experience within an investment management house
• Experience of report production within investment operations preferred
• Sees themselves as a natural problem solver
• Highly numerate – numerical degree is preferred
• VBA/SQL and Python proficiency beneficial.

This is an exciting opportunity for junior candidates with strong buy-side Operations experience, ideally with Performance Analysis and/or Data Analysis experience looking to excel their career as a Performance Analyst in a dynamic and lively team at an award-winning asset management house.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom