Summary

• The analyst will join the Performance Analytics team to provide performance calculation & attribution analysis to our clients across the Asia Pacific region.

Job description

• The analyst will be responsible for the production, verification and communication of all performance related activities based upon client requirements as well as producing other periodic client reports. The Analyst will also be responsible for understanding and ensuring the accuracy of the data.

• The analyst will work closely with our clients, Client Executives, Product Managers and offshore operations team to ensure timely and accurate performance and risk reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Produce, review and validate portfolio account performance calculations

• Produce and review performance reports associated with accounts, managers and sponsors

• Create customized reporting based upon client requirements

• Maintain, produce and review client composites according to SLAs and GIPS standards

• Lead or participate in department projects and ensure their completion

• Assist in new client onboarding and implementations

• Review, update and implement new processes and procedures where needed to enhance operational controls

• Assist Product Area with client presentations to current or prospective clients

• Perform quality control review on team members’ work

• Support testing of new features/functionality for the Performance Accounting and risk platforms

• Responsible for interfacing with performance and index vendors

• Provide feedback on vendor system quality/functionality

• Mentor team members in training and skill development

• Provide feedback to Manager on team members’ development

• Assist in the training of new staff and help Manager determine training schedule based upon current production needs

• Attend to Client queries

• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Competencies/Skills:

• Computer literate with excellent MS Office skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (example: macro, filtering, pivot tables, etc)

• Working knowledge of Statpro and Factset functionality

• Strong analysis and problem solving skills

• Sound knowledge of performance, attribution methods and risk measurement

• Sound knowledge of ex-ante and ex-post risk reporting highly valued

• Working knowledge of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

• Knowledge of the end-to-end view of the overall performance reporting process

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

• Advanced knowledge of all asset classes

• Working knowledge of accounting systems

• Please note that the candidate may be required to work on Singapore public holidays.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business related field

• 5-7 years of performance analysis experience in financial services

• CFA and CIPM (optional)