Performance & Attribution Lead - Associate Director

Fidelity International; Dublin; On-site; EUR 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity International is seeking an experienced Manager to lead the Performance Attribution team across Dublin and London. The role focuses on delivering best-in-class attribution analyses and scalable operating models to inform investment decisions.

You will oversee cross-functional collaboration with portfolio management, risk, product and client teams, driving governance, automation and analytical depth while guiding a dispersed workforce toward high-quality insights.

Qualifications

• University-educated with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or Computer Science.
• Extensive experience in performance measurement and attribution within an asset management environment.
• Experience leading global or multi-location teams.
• Strong governance, documentation around performance data and attribution models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multi-location Attribution teams with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee production and interpretation of performance, relative returns and attribution analysis across portfolios.
• Manage vendor relationships and systems supporting attribution processes.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Risk, Product and Client teams to deliver insights and drive decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Performance measurement

Attribution

Global team management

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Finance/Economics/Computer Science

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 Title Performance & Attribution Lead - Associate Director Department Asset Management CAO Team Location Dublin / London Reports To Global Head of Performance and Attribution Level Associate Director

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your team

The Performance Attribution function is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful analysis of investment performance across portfolios, strategies and asset classes. The team operates with two centres of excellence in Dublin (Ireland) and Gurgaon (India). The team explains what drove performance, why returns diverged from benchmarks, and how investment decisions contributed to outcomes, supporting portfolio managers, investment committees, senior management and clients. The team partners closely with portfolio management, risk, product, client reporting and technology teams to ensure performance data is robust, transparent and consistently interpreted across regions and asset classes.

About your role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager to lead the ongoing operation of our Attribution team. The Head of Performance Attribution is accountable for the global delivery, development and evolution of performance and attribution analysis across equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies. The role ensures best-in-class attribution methodologies, scalable operating models and high-quality insights that enhance investment decision-making, governance and client outcomes. The position also provides strategic leadership to geographically dispersed teams and acts as a senior subject-matter expert and stakeholder for attribution-related matters.

About you

Lead, develop and inspire multi-location teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. Oversee the production and interpretation of performance, relative returns and attribution analysis for equity, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios. Ensure methodologies are investment-appropriate, consistent, and aligned with industry best practice. Ensure strong controls, governance and documentation around performance data and attribution models. Oversee vendor relationships, systems and tooling supporting attribution processes. Partner closely with Portfolio Managers, Investment Directors, Risk, Product and Client teams to deliver value-adding insights. Support product development, pitch material and client due diligence from an attribution perspective. Lead change initiatives, including system enhancements, process efficiency and analytical innovation. Identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability and analytical depth. University-educated, with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or Computer Science Extensive experience in performance measurement and attribution within an asset management, institutional investment or financial services environment. Experience driving change, transformation or system enhancement initiatives within a performance or investment analytics function. Proven leadership experience managing global or multi-location teams, including remote and culturally diverse groups. Strong track record of owning attribution methodologies, resolving complex performance issues, and delivering clear, investment-relevant insights. Strategic mindset combined with strong operational discipline. High attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.