Quantitative Performance Analyst

Russell Investments; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments seeks a Performance Analyst to advance investment analytics and reporting across global products. You will partner with Data, Risk, Technology, Product, Client Service, and Portfolio Management to deliver accurate performance insights and scalable workflows.

Core duties include developing Python-based automation, SQL querying, and API integrations while contributing to data quality and reporting modernization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a quantitative field.
• Experience in investment performance, reporting, or analytics preferred.
• Foundational Python and automation interest.
• Working SQL knowledge; exposure to advanced SQL helpful.
• Familiarity with APIs, JSON/XML, and modern dev practices.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and communicate investment performance analytics and reporting.
• Support research into performance methodologies and improve quality.
• Investigate discrepancies and propose practical solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python automation solutions.
• Write SQL queries and support data validation and automation.
• Integrate enterprise data sources via APIs and data exchange tech.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support reporting needs.
• Contribute to standardized reporting processes and governance.
• Support client launches, portfolio onboarding, and readiness activities.
• Participate in reporting modernization and AI-assisted tooling.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Python basics

SQL skills

APIs familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Math/CS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

Vermilion

Morningstar Direct

SS&C

Bloomberg

Power BI

Git/GitHub

Job description

Salary and Compensation

Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $95,000 USD

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Job Description

Every day, Russell Investments seeks to improve financial security for people. We put clients at the center of everything we do, combining deep investment expertise with innovative technology and data-driven insights to help them achieve better outcomes. Joining the Global Performance & Reporting team within Global Risk, you'll help modernize the investment analytics platform that supports Russell Investments' global products, clients, and investment professionals. We're transforming how investment performance is measured, analyzed, and delivered through scalable technology, automation, and AI-enabled workflows. The Performance Analyst supports the calculation, analysis, and communication of investment performance across a range of products while working with Investment Data, Risk, Technology, Product, Client Service, Portfolio Management, and Engineering to deliver accurate analytics and reporting. This role provides an opportunity to develop strong investment performance and technical skills while contributing to process improvements, automation, data quality, and the modernization of Russell Investments' global performance and reporting capabilities.

Your Core Responsibilities

Investment Performance & Analytics

• Build knowledge of investment performance measurement, attribution methodologies, benchmark construction, GIPS standards, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely performance analytics and reporting for clients, funds, regulators, GIPS composites, and internal stakeholders, with guidance as needed.
• Support research into performance methodologies and contribute to improvements in analytics and reporting quality.
• Investigate performance questions, identify discrepancies, and elevate complex issues while supporting the development of practical solutions.

Automation & Technology

• Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Python-based applications and automation solutions that simplify business processes and reduce manual work.
• Contribute to automated reporting pipelines, reconciliation tools, monitoring solutions, reusable Python libraries, and internal applications that improve operational efficiency.
• Write and maintain SQL queries that support investment analytics, reporting, data validation, and automation initiatives.
• Assist with integrating enterprise data sources and external platforms through APIs and data exchange technologies including REST, JSON, and XML.
• Use approved AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to support solution delivery and team productivity.

Business Partnership & Reporting

• Support performance and reporting readiness activities for new client launches and portfolio onboarding.
• Collaborate with Investment Data, Risk, Technology, Product, Client Service, Marketing, Operations, Compliance, and external vendors to support reporting and analytical solutions.
• Support enhancements to reporting platforms including Vermilion, Morningstar, SS&C, and related reporting ecosystems.
• Contribute to the standardization of reporting processes and deliverables to improve consistency and reduce operational risk.
• Document business processes, methodologies, technical designs, and operational procedures to support knowledge sharing and governance.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and communicate opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve performance measurement and reporting processes.
• Develop knowledge of investment performance, attribution, financial markets, data management, software engineering, and AI technologies.
• Support team initiatives related to reporting modernization, return analytics, automation, and internal application development.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and suggest practical ways to improve team processes and outcomes.

Your Expertise

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Relevant experience, internship, or academic project work in investment performance, investment reporting, financial technology, investment analytics, or a related analytical discipline preferred.
• Foundational experience with Python and an interest in developing automation solutions and internal applications.
• Working knowledge of SQL, including joins and basic data manipulation; exposure to CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, or data modeling is helpful.
• Exposure to APIs, relational databases, JSON/XML, version control, or modern software development practices preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and technology to understand problems and support solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Preferred

• Coursework, internship, or experience related to investment performance measurement, attribution, GIPS, or investment reporting.
• Exposure to Vermilion, Morningstar Direct, SS&C, Bloomberg, Power BI, or similar investment platforms.
• Basic experience with Git/GitHub or collaborative software development practices.
• Academic or practical experience developing automation tools, workflow applications, or reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Russell Investments

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $381 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2026) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world. Russell Investments' ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. Certain of Russell Investments' employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes.