Associate Director- Performance Attribution

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellbeing days

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Employee assistance

Education sponsorship

Career progression

Modern offices

Job summary

Investment Management Firm in Dublin seeks an Associate Director to lead the Performance & Attribution team. You will oversee attribution across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios, driving governance and scalable analytics.

You will partner with PMs, risk, product, clients and technology to deliver actionable insights, while steering change initiatives and automation in investment analytics.

Qualifications

• University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science.
• Extensive experience with performance measurement and attribution within asset management, institutional investment, or financial services.
• Proven experience leading global or cross-region teams in a multi-location, multicultural environment.
• Hands-on expertise in managing attribution methodologies, resolving complex performance issues, and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Strong strategic mindset paired with operational discipline and attention to detail.
• Experience driving change, transformation, or system enhancements within performance or investment analytics functions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire multi-location teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Oversee production and interpretation of performance and attribution analysis across portfolios.
• Champion attribution methodologies, scalable operating models and high-quality insights.
• Ensure governance, controls and documentation around performance data and models.
• Manage vendor relationships, systems and tooling supporting attribution processes.
• Partner with portfolio managers, risk, product, client and technology teams to deliver insights.
• Support product development, pitch materials and client due diligence.
• Lead change initiatives, enhance process efficiency and drive analytical innovation.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and scalability.

Skills

Performance attribution

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-region teams

Analytics insights

Education

Statistics/Math/Finance/Economics/CS degree

Tools

Attribution software

Job description

Our client a globally renowned Investment company are seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Director to lead their Performance & Attribution team in Dublin. This permanent, full-time leadership role is an exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about investment analytics, fixed income, team leadership, and operational excellence in a dynamic asset management environment.

This is a growing area for the business and joining this function allows for great career development and the ability to bring a team along the journey with you. If you have experience in fixed income, performance measurement, attribution analysis, and driving change within investment operations, we want to hear from you.

About your new job

• As the Associate Director you will lead, develop and inspire multi-location teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Oversee the production and interpretation of performance and attribution analysis across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios
• Champion best-in-class attribution methodologies, scalable operating models, and high-quality analytical insights
• Ensure strong governance, controls, and documentation around performance data and attribution models
• Manage vendor relationships, systems and tooling supporting attribution processes
• Partner closely with portfolio managers, risk, product, client and technology teams to deliver investment-relevant insights
• Support product development, pitch materials, and client due diligence
• Lead change initiatives, enhance process efficiency, and drive analytical innovation
• Identify and implement opportunities for improved automation and scalability

What Skills you need:

• University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science
• Extensive experience with performance measurement and attribution within asset management, institutional investment, or financial services
• Proven experience leading global or cross-region teams in a multi-location, multicultural environment
• Hands-on expertise in managing attribution methodologies, resolving complex performance issues, and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders
• Strong strategic mindset paired with operational discipline and a high attention to detail
• Experience driving change, transformation, or system enhancements within performance or investment analytics functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid)
• Annual leave allowance, plus dedicated wellbeing days
• Health and wellness support, including private medical insurance, mental health resources, and gym membership discounts
• Employer pension contributions and financial planning advice
• Access to exclusive employee assistance programmes, covering financial, legal, and emotional support
• Education support and sponsorship for further qualifications relevant to investment analytics and leadership
• Career progression with clear paths to senior leadership, plus ongoing training
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment focused on innovation, excellence and strong teamwork
• Modern offices in prime city locations and the latest technology tools for flexible remote working