Wealth Management, Portfolio Analysis Group, Performance & Composite Associate
Job Location
On Site
Published By
B&B investments
Type of Job
Full Time
Published Date
13 October 2021 at 9:00:00 pm
About the job
Responsible for performance measurement and portfolio analytics for external clients and serves as a value-added source of independent analysis and thought leadership for internal clients including portfolio managers, front office advisors, sales & marketing and senior management. Analytics and activities include, but are not limited to, rate of return calculations, return attribution, risk analytics, competitive analysis and composite analysis and construction. This analysis is instrumental in helping external clients understand drivers of performance in their portfolios.
Responsibilities:
As a performance analyst (associate) supporting compositing, you will assist the team in reviewing and reporting performance and composites for WM products. This includes weekly and monthly performance review processes for compositing following GIPS standards, producing monthly reports for senior management and portfolio managers, ad hoc requests, and working with sponsor firms to resolve issues.
Key responsibilities include:
1.Construction and maintenance of product composites following GIPS guidelines. This includes applying the appropriate account inclusion/exclusion to all composites
2.Review, analyze, and understand performance within deviating accounts
3.Produce ad hoc analyses of portfolios, market events, and other performance-related questions that
arise
4.Provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive weekly/monthly dashboards
5.Recommend and implement ways to streamline and automate reporting processes to save time and
resources
6.Work closely with Sponsor firms to resolve performance related issues
7.Assist team in performance verifications and other audit/control related activities
Requirements
Qualifications
The Performance and Composites, Associate must bring a relentless focus on day to day execution and relish accountability and ownership for the delivery of tangible measurable results. They must also exhibit the following qualities:
Experienced performance measurement professional with 3-5 years of relevant experience including project experience and knowledge of composite practices
Passion for the investments business and financial markets
Self-starter who is analytical and creative in their thinking; ability to quickly analyze information and creatively reach solutions and execute their implementation
Strong quantitative skills, comfortable with formulas, performance measurement methodology and risk measures
Understanding of the various businesses/products within the wealth management space
Some working knowledge of securities operations, trade processing, mainframe accounting systems and performance system architecture a plus
Solid analytical ability to research and analyze complex data sets
Interact and communicate effectively – written and verbal – throughout all organizational levels and roles
Ability to confidently interact effectively with front-office personnel while working toward tight deadlines in a high pressure environment
Ability to multi-task seamlessly while rigorously maintaining a strong attention to detail
Comfortable in a team environment while also able to deliver on independent assignments
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Computer Science (or similar discipline) from an accredited, high quality institution preferred
CIPM/CFA or progress toward designation preferred
About us
At Bear and bull investments, We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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