Senior Manager - Performance Attribution

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager in Performance Attribution to lead a dynamic team. This role involves developing operational plans, providing expertise in performance analysis, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. The position offers a generous salary range and a hybrid working model, promoting flexibility while fostering collaboration. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, this company empowers its employees to leverage their unique strengths to achieve collective goals. If you are passionate about performance analytics and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in investment and performance analytics.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational plans for the department.
• Provide expertise in performance analysis across investment portfolios.
• Lead the team in performance measurement and reporting.

Skills

Equities & Fixed Income experience

Performance Attribution

Understanding of Risk Metrics

Leadership experience

Performance analysis expertise

Knowledge of market data indices

Understanding of ex-ante risk reporting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Senior Manager - Performance Attribution

We are looking for experienced leaders within the Performance Attribution space, who are keen to take on an existing team within a market-leading Investment Manager.

Must have:

• Equities & Fixed Income experience
• Performance Attribution well covered
• Understanding of Risk Metrics and able to liaise with internal key stakeholders (Desks, Risk etc.)
• Proven leadership experience of a larger team with track record of success

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Performance Manager to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. This role offers the chance to develop and implement operational plans, provide expertise in performance analysis across investment portfolios, and act as a senior subject matter expert for performance-related queries. With a generous salary range of £90,000 - 110,000 and based in the vibrant city of London, this position provides an excellent platform for career growth and development.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement operational plans to achieve department's short- and long-range strategies.
• Provide expertise in performance analysis and reporting across investment portfolios.
• Act as senior subject matter expert for performance related queries.
• Oversee in-depth performance analysis, attribution and reporting of investment portfolios.
• Lead the team responsible for producing and presenting accurate performance measurement.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support global performance analysis teams.

What you bring:

• Extensive experience within an investment and performance analytics environment.
• Practical understanding of performance methodologies & attribution methodologies.
• Knowledge of market data indices (S&P/ASX, MSCI, etc.), characteristics (dividend yield, PE ratio, duration, etc.), and classification schemes (GICS, BICS, etc.).
• Understanding of ex-ante risk reporting principles.
• Strong practical understanding of various asset classes and instrument types.
• Minimum of 5-10 years aligned work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and motivation skills.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is renowned for their dedication to diversity and inclusion, firmly rooted in their culture. They believe that building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve is a critical aspect of doing the right thing. They empower their employees to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving the company's core purpose through their values. The company has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of their employees, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Apply today by clicking on the link! Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Operations

Location: London

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 per annum

Job Reference: V0DEJD-FF633399

Date posted: 3 April 2025

Consultant: Tom Andrew