Senior Manager - Performance Analytics

EASTSPRING INVESTMENTS (SINGAPORE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore is seeking a Performance Analyst to ensure the accurate delivery of investment performance and analytical reporting. The role requires at least 7-10 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like Factset and Excel. The ideal candidate will manage relationships with stakeholders while contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in performance analysis or investment risk analysis.
• Understanding of portfolio analysis and risk analytics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate delivery of investment performance reporting.
• Lead enhancement projects on reporting.
• Manage expectations and relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

Factset System

Morningstar Direct

Excel (Power Query, PowerBI, SQL)

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a Performance Analyst, you will be focused on ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of investment performance and analytical reporting for various stakeholders, that include Portfolio Managers, Client Groups (Sales and Marketing) and Senior Management.

• Review performance and portfolio analytics for use in client report
• Lead enhancement projects on value added reports
• Answer any query on fund and/or benchmark returns, asset returns or attribution results
• Attend to requests from fund managers, client portfolio managers, sales & marketing on performance and attribution
• Produce peer fund comparison analysis based on Morningstar Direct
• Provide support to the Transition team and the Sales team for all transition activities (onboarding of new funds, asset transfer, fund termination, etc)
• Manage the performance-specific change process with our partners (includes raising change requests, follow-up, testing and validation)
• Maintain the list of GIPS® composites and provide assurance that the firm complies with the GIPS® standards
• Enhance control framework and incident management workflow
• Identify and execute continuous process improvement and automation
• Work closely with Eastspring teams in finalizing the implementing of Day 2 Items of FactSet System.
• Participate and contribute actively to the related works of the Project, including Reporting, UAT, Parallel Run and Go-Live workstreams.
• Work with the business users to understand their requirements.
• Liaise with the key stakeholders for re-designing key process flows and reporting templates.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and manage expectations.
• Manage and track Project timelines to ensure delivery of the Project.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the preparation of Management Reports on fund performance covering all local business units in the Asia region

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 7 to 10 years relevant experience in a performance analysis, investment risk analysis or similar role
• Experience in using Factset System is a plus
• Vendor management skills and Project Management skills.
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or similar field
• Understanding of portfolio analysis including performance calculation methodologies and risk analytics
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex formulas and financial instruments (eg: derivatives)
• Experience in using Morningstar Direct is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of Excel, preferably in Power Query, PowerBI, SQL
• CIPM or CFA is preferred (or working towards)
• Language skills – English required, fluency in one or more asian languages will be a plus

GENERAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Good understanding of various investment processes (equity, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives)
• General knowledge of asset management operational workflows
• Must be a team player
• Ability to interact and communicate effectivelyHighly organized and proactive
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to manage stakeholders across various levels and business areas
• Ability to multi-task and with strong attention to detail
• Audit and controls focused