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Performance Analyst (12 month FTC)

Mason Blake

City of Edinburgh, Greater London

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in investment management is seeking a Performance Analyst for a dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for junior candidates to develop their careers in performance and data analysis. You will be responsible for calculating and analyzing performance metrics, producing insightful reports, and enhancing current processes using advanced tools like Excel, VBA, and SQL. Join a high-performing team and contribute to exciting projects that drive efficiency and excellence in performance reporting. If you're a natural problem solver with a strong numerical background, this is the perfect chance to excel in your career.

1-3 years experience in investment management is essential.
Proficiency in VBA, SQL, and Python is beneficial.

Calculate and analyze performance and attribution using performance systems.
Produce performance reports and enhance reporting processes.

Problem Solving

Numerical Analysis

Performance Analysis

Data Analysis

VBA

SQL

Python

Numerical Degree

Excel

Performance Systems

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.

If you believe your background meets the criteria, please apply with a copy of your CV.

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