Financial Reporting Analyst - Investment Management

Lenmar Consulting Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lenmar Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Analyst to support the Investment Management division of our global financial services client. This is a 12-month contract to start, hybrid (3 days per week) out of their Midtown Manhattan location.

Pay rate is $51.86/hr. W2. The Performance Operations Analyst will work with a global team to calculate, validate, and report portfolio and benchmark performance for institutional clients and mutual funds, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience in investment management operations, performance measurement, performance reporting, fund accounting, or a related financial services discipline.
• Knowledge of portfolio performance measurement concepts and benchmark return calculations; familiarity with GIPS standards is a plus.
• Understanding of investment products including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with performance and analytics platforms such as Aladdin, FactSet, B-One, StatPro, or similar systems is preferred.
• Exposure to Python, Power BI, Alteryx, automation tools, or AI-enabled solutions is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional maturity, and sound business judgment.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Strong client service focus and ability to build relationships across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support daily performance measurement, validation, and reporting activities for portfolios and benchmarks.
• Perform quality control reviews and investigate performance, benchmark, and data exceptions.
• Assist with benchmark setup, maintenance, and monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to resolve operational issues impacting performance reporting.
• Support regulatory, board, client, and management reporting requirements.
• Analyze data and identify trends, outliers, and discrepancies requiring investigation and resolution.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting for business partners and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and maintaining operational controls, procedures, and audit support documentation.
• Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives utilizing Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, AI-enabled tools, and other technologies.
• Work with global team members to enhance procedures, improve efficiencies, and ensure consistent service delivery.

Skills

Investment management operations

Performance measurement

Benchmark return calculations

Data analysis

Reconciliation

Quality control

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Aladdin

FactSet

B-One

StatPro

Power BI

Alteryx

Python

Job description

Lenmar is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Analyst to help us support the Investment Management division of our global financial services client. This is a 12-month contract to start, with the potential to be extended long term and is hybrid (3 days per week) out of their midtown Manhattan location. Pay rate is $51.86/hr. W2.

• Experience in investment performance measurement, benchmark calculations, data analysis and reconciliation required
• Experience with systems such as Aladdin, FactSet, B-One, preferred.

Financial Reporting / Performance Operations Analyst

The Performance Operations Analyst will work within the Investment Management Operations Performance team supporting a broad range of investment strategies, products, and asset classes. The Performance Operations team is responsible for the accurate, timely, and complete calculation, validation, and reporting of portfolio and benchmark performance results for institutional clients and mutual funds.

This individual will be part of a global team based in the New York office working alongside colleagues across North America and India. The team works closely with Portfolio Managers, Client Reporting, Fund Administration, Technology, Analytics, Risk, and external service providers to support performance measurement and reporting activities. The analyst will gain exposure to performance calculations, benchmark administration, quality control processes, reporting requirements, and operational initiatives while developing strong relationships across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily performance measurement, validation, and reporting activities for portfolios and benchmarks.
• Perform quality control reviews and investigate performance, benchmark, and data exceptions.
• Assist with benchmark setup, maintenance, and monitoring activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to resolve operational issues impacting performance reporting.
• Support regulatory, board, client, and management reporting requirements.
• Analyze data and identify trends, outliers, and discrepancies requiring investigation and resolution.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting for business partners and stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and maintaining operational controls, procedures, and audit support -documentation.
• Participate in automation and process improvement initiatives utilizing Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, AI-enabled tools, and other technologies.
• Work with global team members to enhance procedures, improve efficiencies, and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in investment management operations, performance measurement, performance reporting, fund accounting, or a related financial services discipline.
• Knowledge of portfolio performance measurement concepts and benchmark return calculations; familiarity with GIPS standards is a plus.
• Understanding of investment products including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with performance and analytics platforms such as Aladdin, FactSet, B-One, StatPro, or similar systems is preferred.
• Exposure to Python, Power BI, Alteryx, automation tools, or AI-enabled solutions is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional maturity, and sound business judgment.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and elevate issues as appropriate.
• Strong client service focus and ability to build relationships across multiple teams and stakeholders