Performance Analyst (Factset Implementation)

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

Job summary

A leading global financial broking firm located in London is seeking a Performance and Risk Analyst with Factset experience. The candidate should possess at least two years of investment experience and will manage portfolio performance reporting, analysis, and data implementation tasks. This is an initial 3-month contract role requiring strong IT and analytical skills, set in a dynamic investment environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Risk, Performance Attribution, Asset Allocation preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with database management experience.
• Exposure to futures and options is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio and asset performance reporting.
• Quarterly operational data updates with commentaries.
• Preparation of half-yearly Deal Expenses reports.

Skills

Performance measurement

Attribution

Spreadsheet creation

Handling large data sets

Database interrogation

Strong IT skills

Analytical skills

Education

At least two years of investment experience

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

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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 seeking a Performance and Risk Analyst with Factset experience, ideally assisting with data implementation into Factset.

Requirements: At least two years of investment experience. The role is initially a 3-month contract for an asset manager in the City of London.

Preferred candidates will have an analyst background in Investment Risk, Performance Attribution, Asset Allocation, Finance, QIR, NAV, from an Investment Bank or Investment Firm.

Strong IT and analytical skills are essential, including experience managing databases, Excel, and VBA.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio and asset performance reporting.
2. Quarterly operational data updates with commentaries.
3. Analysis of portfolio leverage, yield profile, and other metrics.
4. Preparation of half-yearly Deal Expenses reports.
5. Maintaining a database of fund managers and key metrics, including return benchmarking.
6. Asset management and reporting.
7. Logging quarterly performance data from fund managers.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Performance measurement, attribution from first principles, spreadsheet creation.
• Exposure to futures and options.
• Knowledge of risk measures and calculation from raw data.
• Handling large data sets and database interrogation.

Additional Experience:

• Experience with a broad range of clients: charities, pension funds, retail, and private clients.
• Marketing awareness and RFP experience would be advantageous.