A global asset manager is currently seeking to expand the team and is searching for a Portfolio Analyst (m/f/t). The Portfolio Analyst (m/f/t) will use analytical tools to assess portfolio performance and risk levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze portfolio performance and generate reports on investment returns, risk exposure, performance attribution and contribution, style analysis
- Calculate and interpret benchmark analysis and ex-post risk analysis
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Monitor investment risk levels and recommend adjustments to portfolios as needed
- Use statistical analysis to identify performance drivers
- Create presentations and reports about fund performance for internal and external stakeholders, such as senior management and clients
- Assist with configuration of SimCorp Dimension Performance Measurements & Calculation
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
- 2-3 years of experience in performance analysis, portfolio management or a related field
- Knowledge of financial markets, economic principles and investment strategies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and fund performance measurement tools such as FactSet, Morningstar
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with portfolio managers and other stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills in English and German, both written and verbal
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
- Several years of experience in performance calculation and analysis of funds
- Experience of more complex attribution models such as equity style attribution and/or fixed income performance attribution
- Proficiency in Visual Basic (VBA), Python, Access und SQL
- Experience with SimCorp Dimension Performance Manager
- Understanding of GIPS standards
- Italian or French language skills