Performance Analyst (Entry level - 6mth FTC)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Performance Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to step into the Asset Management sector. You will be responsible for accurate investment performance reporting and analysis, focusing on fixed income products. The position promises a collaborative work environment with flexible work-life balance options, allowing you to grow and make a significant impact. If you're an analytical thinker with a passion for finance, this could be the perfect start to your career.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities for professional development

Access to various job opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent required.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain investment performance reporting on a regular basis.
• Create and compile performance reports for various products.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Performance Analyst (Entry level - 6mth FTC), London

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

In the position of Performance Analyst (Entry-level 6mth FTC) for RBC BlueBay Asset Management, you will provide accurate and timely investment performance reporting and analysis for a variety of products focusing primarily on the fixed income asset class for mutual funds, pools, and segregated accounts. This is a great entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate to get into the Asset Management industry.

What will you do?

• Maintain investment performance on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Work with investment teams to design/develop accurate/relevant reporting based on the investment approach.
• Maintain details on portfolio holdings and characteristics for internal marketing, compliance, and third-party data vendors.
• Ensure accurate pricing, classifications, transactions, pledges, and corporate actions of securities held in portfolios.
• Create daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports.
• Compile GIPS composite performance data using GAM systems. Ensure performance data accurately reflects the status of the portfolios.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent
• Analytically skilled, creative problem solver with ability to produce, analyze and manipulate large sets of data. Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice to Have

• A solid understanding of fixed income securities, rate of return calculations, and awareness of security types across multiple asset classes.
• Strong technology skills (SQL, Python).
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

What’s 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.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

Job Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Taking Initiative

Additional Job Details

Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: Wealth Management

Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2024-05-31

Application Deadline: 2024-06-12

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