MAIN DUTIES

Providing detailed performance, attribution and investment risk reporting to Investment, Client Relationship and Senior Management teams.
Contributing to the process for checking and analysis of performance of all investment accounts on a monthly basis. Providing individual client performance and benchmarks in a clear and effective way.
Managing production of contribution/attribution analysis on client funds. Writing commentaries to explain asset allocation, currency performance and performance from hedging positions and derivatives.
Checking and providing risk analysis on all investments/models/funds on an ex-post and ex-ante basis.
Providing individual client investment risk information in a clear and concise manner. Looking at tracking errors and systematic risks in the funds and writing commentaries to highlight any significant risks. Run pre trade risk simulations on proposed trades to highlight any unforeseen risks.

Contribute to the performance and investment risk element with respect to new system implementation
Contribute to the planning around implementing performance aspects of new portfolio management systems.
Take a holistic view of performance and investment risk across investment management London with respect to improving processes.

1. Responsible for adhering to the operating procedures and policies
a) You are responsible for adhering to the operating procedures of the business as written and of providing enhancements and changes to the procedures as and when identified. It is essential that any such changes are properly documented immediately.
b) Use task management software for managing deliverables and aiding communication.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Excellent understanding of Performance methodology
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VBA skills are an advantage)
- Proficient in use of Bloomberg and Lipper
- Private Equity knowledge an advantage but not essential

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- Self-starter
Proactive - takes responsibility and moves tasks forward