Investment Performance Analyst

Selby Jennings Ltd

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    Approximately 3 to 6 years of experience in investment performance measurement, portfolio analytics, investment operations, or a related area within asset management. Participate in cross-functional projects and collaborate with team members across investment operations and analytics functions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, CA

    Description

    Key Responsibilities

    Performance Measurement & Composite Oversight

    • Administer and monitor composite performance structures in accordance with industry best practices and established methodologies.
    • Review, reconcile, and validate portfolio and composite data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
    • Coordinate activities related to independent performance verification and annual compliance reviews.
    • Maintain supporting documentation, controls, and procedures associated with performance reporting.

    Reporting & Analytics

    • Prepare recurring performance packages on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
    • Generate customized analyses and reporting for portfolio managers, client-facing teams, and senior leadership.
    • Produce portfolio-level statistics, attribution analyses, risk metrics, and investment characteristics reports.
    • Investigate data discrepancies and resolve reporting issues in a timely manner.

    Client & Business Development Support

    • Provide performance-related information for client presentations, consultant databases, questionnaires, and due diligence requests.
    • Partner with business development and marketing teams to deliver accurate performance and portfolio analytics for proposal submissions.
    • Respond to ad hoc requests for investment performance, benchmark analysis, and portfolio data.

    Process Enhancement & Project Work

    • Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and operational workflows.
    • Assist with implementation of new reporting tools, systems, and automation initiatives.
    • Participate in cross-functional projects and collaborate with team members across investment operations and analytics functions.
    • Support broader team initiatives and serve as a resource for performance-related inquiries.

    Desired Background

    Education & Certifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
    • Progress toward or completion of a CFA, CIPM, or similar investment-related designation is advantageous.

    Experience

    • Approximately 3 to 6 years of experience in investment performance measurement, portfolio analytics, investment operations, or a related area within asset management.
    • Working knowledge of investment performance reporting methodologies and GIPS standards.
    • Experience supporting institutional or wealth management investment products is preferred.

    Technical Skills

    • Advanced Excel capabilities, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation, and reporting automation.
    • Familiarity with performance measurement and portfolio analytics platforms.
    • Experience with FactSet, Bloomberg, portfolio accounting systems, or comparable investment technology solutions is highly desirable.
    • Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

    Professional Attributes

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
    • Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
    • Quick learner with the adaptability to master new systems, tools, and workflows.

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