Performance Analyst (Factset Implementation)

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services recruiter is seeking a Performance Analyst with Factset experience in London. The role requires at least two years of investment experience, focusing on performance attribution and reporting. Key responsibilities include reporting on portfolio performance, updating operational data, and maintaining fund manager databases. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in investment risk and data analysis in financial contexts. This is a 3-month contract with a salary range of £65,000 to £77,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• At least two years of investment experience required.
• Experience in handling large amounts of data.
• Knowledge of risk measures and performance attribution.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio and asset performance reporting.
• Prepare quarterly operational data updates.
• Maintain a database of fund managers and metrics.

Skills

Factset experience

Performance measurement

Data analysis

Investment Risk

Understanding of NAV

Job description

Our client is a global financial markets trading company that serves a diverse range of clients including charities, pension funds, retail, and private investors.

Performance Analyst (Factset Implementation)

Date: 28 Apr 2023
Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
Type: Contract
Location: London
Salary: £65,000 - £77,000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: DB2486223

We are looking for a Performance and Risk Analyst with Factset experience, preferably assisting with the implementation of data into Factset.

At least two years of investment experience is required. This is initially a 3 month contract for an asset manager in the City of London.

Ideally you will have a background in Investment Risk, Performance Attribution, Asset Allocation, Finance, QIR, NAV within an investment bank or firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio and Asset performance reporting
• Quarterly operational data updates with commentaries
• Prepare analysis on portfolio leverage and yield profile and other metrics
• Prepare half yearly deal expenses report
• Maintain a database of fund managers and key metrics, including return benchmarking
• Asset Management and Reporting
• Log quarterly performance data from each fund manager for the fund(s) and for the UP
• Experience of performance measurement is essential: attribution from first principles, able to calculate and create spreadsheets if required
• Exposure to futures and options
• Knowledge of basic risk measures, ability to calculate from raw data
• Ability to handle large amounts of data and create databases for interrogation
• Exposure to a broad range of clients: charity, pension funds, retail and private clients
• Awareness of marketing requirements, experience with RFPs would be helpful