Quantitative Performance Analyst

RIL Russell Investments Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments is seeking a Quantitative Performance Analyst to help modernise investment analytics and reporting within the Global Performance & Reporting team. You will work across Investment Data, Risk, Technology, Product, Client Service, and external partners to deliver accurate performance insights and scalable automation.

The role emphasizes Python, SQL, API integration, and data-driven decision making in a global context, contributing to improved client outcomes and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline.
• Foundational experience with Python and interest in automation solutions.
• Working knowledge of SQL, including joins and data manipulation; exposure to CTEs/window functions helpful.
• Exposure to APIs, JSON/XML, version control, or modern software practices.
• Experience in investment performance, reporting, analytics, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge of investment performance measurement, attribution, and reporting methodologies.
• Prepare accurate performance analytics and reporting for clients, funds, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and improve analytics and reporting quality through automation initiatives.
• Investigate performance questions, identify discrepancies, and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to support reporting platforms and onboarding of new clients.

Skills

Python

SQL

APIs

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Math/CS

Tools

Vermilion

Morningstar

SS&C

Job description

Job Description: Role Summary Every day, Russell Investments seeks to improve financial security for people. We put clients at the centre of everything we do, combining deep investment expertise with innovative technology and data-driven insights to help them achieve better outcomes. Joining the Global Performance & Reporting team within Global Risk, you'll help modernise the investment analytics platform that supports Russell Investments' global products, clients, and investment professionals. We're transforming how investment performance is measured, analysed, and delivered through scalable technology, automation, and AI-enabled workflows. The Quantitative Performance Analyst supports the calculation, analysis, and communication of investment performance across a range of products while working with Investment Data, Risk, Technology, Product, Client Service, Portfolio Management and Engineering to deliver accurate analytics and reporting. This role provides an opportunity to develop strong investment performance and technical skills while contributing to process improvements, automation, data quality and the modernisation of Russell Investments' global performance and reporting capabilities.

The responsibilities of the individual in this position include:

Regulatory & Business conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by our organisation’s Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct across the business.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, elevate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance.

Investment Performance & Analytics

• Build knowledge of investment performance measurement, attribution methodologies, benchmark construction, GIPS standards and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely performance analytics and reporting for clients, funds, regulators, GIPS composites and internal stakeholders, with guidance as needed.
• Support research into performance methodologies and contribute to improvements in analytics and reporting quality.
• Investigate performance questions, identify discrepancies and escalation complex issues while supporting the development of practical solutions.

Automation & Technology

• Support the design, development, testing and maintenance of Python-based applications and automation solutions that simplify business processes and reduce manual work.
• Contribute to automated reporting pipelines, reconciliation tools, monitoring solutions, reusable Python libraries and internal applications that improve operational efficiency.
• Write and maintain SQL queries that support investment analytics, reporting, data validation and automation initiatives.
• Assist with integrating enterprise data sources and external platforms through APIs and data exchange technologies including REST, JSON, and XML.
• Use approved AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to support solution delivery and team productivity.

Business Partnership & Reporting

• Support performance and reporting readiness activities for new client launches and portfolio onboarding.
• Collaborate with Investment Data, Risk, Technology, Product, Client Service, Marketing, Operations, Compliance and external vendors to support reporting and analytical solutions.
• Support enhancements to reporting platforms including Vermilion, Morningstar, SS&C and related reporting ecosystems.
• Contribute to the standardization of reporting processes and deliverables to improve consistency and reduce operational risk.
• Document business processes, methodologies, technical designs and operational procedures to support knowledge sharing and governance.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and communicate opportunities to simplify, standardise, and improve performance measurement and reporting processes.
• Develop knowledge of investment performance, attribution, financial markets, data management, software engineering and AI technologies.
• Support team initiatives related to reporting modernization, return analytics, automation and internal application development.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and suggest practical ways to improve team processes and outcomes.

EMEA Regulation

• Develop an understanding of regulatory reporting in line with MiFID Regulations pursuant to Costs & Charges, PRIIPs, CCI and EMT reporting.
• Contribute to the annual client reporting requirements for these regulations.

undefined The successful candidate will have extensive demonstrable skills and experiences including the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Foundational experience with Python and an interest in developing automation solutions and internal applications.
• Working knowledge of SQL, including joins and basic data manipulation; exposure to CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, or data modeling is helpful.
• Exposure to APIs, relational databases, JSON/XML, version control, or modern software development practices preferred.
• Relevant experience, internship, or academic project work in investment performance, investment reporting, financial technology, investment analytics, or a related analytical discipline preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and technology to understand problems and support solutions.
• Aptitude to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $381 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2026) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world. Russell Investments' ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. Certain of Russell Investments' employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes.