Senior Analyst, Performance & Investment Risk

Aham Capital; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Analyst in Performance & Investment Risk. The successful candidate will compile and mine portfolio data, generate performance analytics, and maintain key investment references. A Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines and proficiency in Excel and VBA are required. This role supports investment reporting and requires strong analytical skills along with an interest in investment risk measurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated interest in investment risk and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of investment operations functions and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Compile and mine portfolio and index data for analysis and reporting.
• Generate portfolio and benchmark return and risk analytics.
• Analyse performance data and produce relevant reports and presentations.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Data mining

Strong interest in investment risk

Solid understanding of investment instruments

Interpretation and analysis of performance data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA

FactSet

Bloomberg

Job description

Senior Analyst, Performance & Investment Risk

Responsibilities

• Compile and mine portfolio and index data for analysis and reporting.
• Generate portfolio and benchmark return and risk analytics, including performance attribution and composite calculations.
• Analyse performance data and produce relevant reports, charts, and presentations.
• Maintain key investment references such as approved stock lists and model portfolios.
• Administer account setup and ongoing maintenance with stockbrokers and financial institutions. Manage and provide support for investment-related systems and software, including Bloomberg and performance measurement tools.
• Coordinate the preparation of investment and performance materials for internal and external publications, including client reports, fact sheets, and financial reports.
• Support the compilation of materials for investment meetings, management reporting, board of directors, investment committee, and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related disciplines.
• Experience in a similar role is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and VBA; strong interest or experience in data mining, and familiarity with systems such as FactSet and Bloomberg.
• Demonstrated interest in investment risk and performance measurement.
• Solid understanding of investment instruments, including equities and fixed income securities.
• Skilled in the tabulation, interpretation, and analysis of performance data.
• Knowledge of investment operations functions, administrative processes, and best practices.

We value diversity and inclusion by bringing together talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re dedicated to equal opportunity, assessing candidates based only on their skills and qualifications, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, or nationality.