Performance and Risk Analyst

The work issued by the team is regularly used by Sales/Marketing, Client Reporting Teams, Fund Managers and Senior Management

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Regular production of performance, attribution, risk statistics and presentation materials to operational time scales.Development and production contribution and attribution measuring and monitoring for Fund Managers(Single Manager, Multi Manager and Portfolio Management), Sales Marketing, Clients and Senior Management.Develop and maintain equity risk monitoring using Riskmetrics.Acting as a source of knowledge to other members of the team and world wide.Monthly G.I.P.S composite production and maintenance.Manage and participate in a variety of projects - e.g. attribution/contribution, portfolio analysis, risk, operational efficiency.Support, where necessary the Fixed Income Performance Risk team.Develop and implement guidelines and procedures for operational use. Streamline current production processes.Contributing to the setting of objectives, the determination of priorities and work plans and the monitoring of their achievements and resources used.Experienced within performance analysis; good knowledge of current issues.A solid understanding of Equity performance measurement, attribution analysis and Risk (ex-ante and ex-post).Advanced Excel and Access skills including VBA and SQLStrong numerate and analytical skills and able to undertake non-traditional analytical tasks.Ability to work accurately and achieve operational goals under the pressure of tight deadlines.A working knowledge of G.I.P.S.CIPM qualification an advantage.

Personal Attributes

A working knowledge of Riskmetrics or similar VaR system would be beneficial.Strong numerate and analytical ideas.Excellent communicator, both written and orally. Able to explain complex problems in a simplified way.Pro-active in client relationships, innovative thinker, energetic and well organised.To be self-motivated to work individually as well as having a strong ethic as a team player.

Qualifications/Work Experience