Performance And Attribution Analyst

Talentcru; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 35 000 - 65 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Performance and Attribution Analyst to join their dynamic Investment Operations team. This role involves calculating, analyzing, and reporting on complex fixed income portfolio performance, ensuring data accuracy, and delivering insightful performance commentary to clients. With a focus on analytical thinking and problem-solving, you will play a key role in enhancing operational processes and supporting the Investment team. If you have a strong background in finance and a passion for data analysis, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years performance / quantitative-related experience in an asset management environment.
• Understanding of financial markets and investments.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and report on complex fixed income portfolio performance.
• Audit and verify portfolio accounting data and reports.
• Assist with the development of new risk reporting requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving skills

Intermediate to advanced MS Excel

Understanding of financial markets

Client focused

Education

B Com (with quantitative focus modules)

BSc (with Mathematics, Statistics or similar)

CFA / CIPM candidacy

Tools

StatPro Fixed Interest

Job description

ProfileWe have an exciting opportunity available for a Performance and Attribution Analyst in our Investment Operations team.

The candidate must be able to calculate, analyse, report on and interpret complex fixed income portfolio performance and attribution on various funds to the Investment team and clients.ResponsibilitiesData maintenance and reporting, including : Ensuring the coordination and sanitisation of data in the performance and attribution systems.Calculating performance and providing timely delivery of daily, monthly, and / or quarterly performance, attribution, risk, and custom reports to clients.Summarising the results for the Investment and / or Executive committee report, and other high-level reporting.Providing performance commentary across various portfolios.Auditing and verifying the accuracy of portfolio accounting data and reports.Reconciling and explaining performance variations against benchmarks and other asset managers.Constructing and maintaining custom benchmarks and composites.Analysis, including : Analysing client portfolios or assets to explain performance and attribution variances.Analysing the portfolio structure and component returns, explaining changes between a portfolio and its benchmark.Assisting with the development of new risk reporting requirements of the Risk Management team.Monitoring market indicators.GIPS : Analysing and reporting on GIPS performance.Assisting with the implementation of processes compliant with policies.Involvement in projects to streamline and improve the GIPS process.Analysing and preparing attribution reports and graphs.Assisting with the calculation of performance fees for certain fund mandates.Assisting the Business Development team with the new client take-on process, in terms of the benchmark and composite.Supporting the Client Services team with performance or valuation-related client queries.Assisting the Performance and Attribution team in delivering on key operational project initiatives and process improvements.Providing input to the Investment Operations team regarding unlisted instrument valuations and daily unit price checking and confirmation.Ensuring processes and procedures are adequately documented and monitored.Skills, Know-how and ExperienceUnderstanding of financial markets and investments; MS Office - specifically MS Excel – intermediate to advanced level; Experience in using StatPro Fixed Interest is advantageous but not necessary; and 2 years performance / quantitative-related experience in an asset management environment.Technical / Professional QualificationsB Com (with quantitative focus modules) or BSc (with Mathematics, Statistics or similar); CFA / CIPM candidacy is advantageous.Key Behaviours and CompetenciesAnalytical thinking; Problem solving skills; Aptitude for building and maintaining relationships; Teamwork and collaboration; Quality orientation (includes attention to detail); Client focused; Stress tolerance; Good communication skills, both written and verbal; Capacity for initiating action; Planning and organising skills; Results orientation; and Integrity.