Investment Analyst (Data Team)

As companies struggle to improve business performance, they increasingly expect risk management to support broader financial objectives. Towers Watson understands the crucial link between risk and capital, whether you are an insurer concerned about capital management, a CFO focused on risk management or an investment committee seeking to balance risk and return. As a leading investment consultant, we help organizations manage investment complexity, establish risk tolerance and improve governance.

As an Investment Analyst in the Data Team you will be responsible for maintaining databases and tools used for internal monitoring and client reporting purposes. Liaising with associates in various teams will be a key aspect of the role.

The main duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Data collation and management:

–        Maintenance and expansion of in-house databases

–        Liaising with external data providers to create efficient data feeds

 

-         Working with investment consulting and reporting teams to ensure data is accurate and up-to-date

Data interrogation:

–        Using in-house databases and tools to analyse data for fiduciary mandates, funds business, and for management information and marketing purposes

–        Assisting with the production of ad-hoc analytical reports as required

–        Working with the Investment Systems team to create useful tools to query the data

Ensure all relevant procedures comply with Investment team quality standards

Provide ad-hoc administration duties as required within the Data Team

Performance Objectives:

Excellence

Accurate maintenance of data

Query databases to produce useful information for the Investment business

Support various teams by ensuring tools and databases are updated and maintained as appropriate

People

Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams

Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels

Clients

Work with associates across various teams to source data and provide information

Deliver on projects to meet or exceed internal expectations

Increase efficiency by developing robust and streamlined processes for new and existing tasks

The Requirements:

Minimum of A-Level standard of Education (or equivalent), with good grades (minimum B) in Maths and English GCSE

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative when required, as well as in a team

To be comfortable and have the confidence to liaise with people at all levels

A results orientated individual who has a logical and analytical method of working

Confident computer user, comfortable learning new tools and programmes quickly

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other office programmes and an interest in enhancing these skills

MS Access and SQL knowledge desirable

 

August 3, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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