Senior Analyst Performance & Attribution

Overview Corporate Markets business are looking to recruit a Senior Analyst Performance and Attribution (Fund Solutions) to support the growing fund administration business based in Mumbai.

The Senior Analyst Performance and Attribution will monitor the calculation of account and composite returns and assist with the reconciliation and resolution of performance discrepancies. 

The Senior Analyst’s primary focus will be to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the performance data. 

The Senior Analyst will monitor and resolve account-level return issues, including the review of transactions and their impact of performance returns. 

The Senior Analyst will serve as contact for performance inquiries from clients, consultants, and custodians. 

The Senior Analyst troubleshoots problems, identifies trends and seeks opportunities for process improvements and enhanced reporting. 

The role needs to work in APAC Shift and there would be shifts starting at 04:30 AM IST. 

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus

To ensure SLA for BAU activities are strictly adhered, maintain good working relationships with colleagues, collaborate with others to achieve the team’s goals

Operational Management

Ensure all internal and external service levels and regulatory deadlines are met within the Asset Operations team

Ensure accurate reflection of transactions on performance and research and resolve issues on a timely basis 

Perform ongoing validation checks to ensure quality and accuracy of return calculations 

Work with other teams to resolve data discrepancies in a timely manner 

Troubleshoot outliers and correct rate of return discrepancies as needed 

Create controls around operational policies and procedures for consistency of processing 

Validate index/asset pricing and the resulting returns 

Address ad-hoc performance inquiries from internal and external parties 

Assist on special projects 

Remain current on performance-related topics and trends 

Assist on the GIPS verification, as needed 

Respond to enquiries promptly, proactively handling issues, and striving for the highest levels of customer service

Learn, Maintain, and update relevant systems and data bases, participating in pre and post system testing for enhancements as required

Understanding compliance and adhere to all legislative, procedural, industry, financial and client specific procedures, where relevant, to minimise risk and escalate non-adherence as per the escalation matrix.

Understand the risk factors of activity performed in the function and raise any possible undocumented risk in the function. Post which takes part of discussion with internal and external stakeholders to form controls to mitigate the risk, if required.

Drive, Suggest and Identify process improvements that positively impact efficiencies, quality standards and customer experience across the business 

Participate as a positive member of the team and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, including cooperating with others to achieve the team’s goals, providing support, and assisting other teams across the business as required

Complete mandatory training by the required due date and participate in training relating to changes in procedures, company policy, values, cross skilling and updates to tools and systems used by the business 

Provide superior service, ensuring service and quality standards are met and to minimize re-work

Complete in-depth investigations as appropriate and as instructed

People Leadership

Work collaboratively across the firm to achieve the Goals of the team / company

Governance & Risk

To assist with query handling, quality error analysis, identify root cause and help with solutions to close the gaps.

Experience & Personal Attributes Essential

Knowledge of Fund Administration and the regulatory environment

Prior Factset software experience required: must understand data elements in Geneva that drive investment performance (. transaction, security, performance storage) 

Experience with performance measurement systems an asset 

Working knowledge of investment performance concepts required 

Working knowledge of GIPS concepts strongly preferred 

Experience working with security data across financial markets, including equities and fixed income 

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications (., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written communication

The ability to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy

Proven ability to operate independently and take the initiative

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or finance or banking related discipline from a reputed College/University.

Basic understanding of relevant industry knowledge and commercial impacts 

Willingness to work in APAC Shift and there would be shifts starting at 04:30 AM IST.

Desirable

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or finance or banking related discipline from a reputed College/University. 

Minimum Four to Eight years of performance measurement and reporting experience for an investment management firm. 

Fund accounting background an asset 

Advanced problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative and critically analyse processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement, implement best practices and improved efficiency 

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to multi-task; self-motivated and team-oriented professional 

Must be systems-oriented, enjoy learning new investment strategies and be a self-motivated learner 

Strong communication skills and proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) 

Customer focused with the ability to collaborate with others to achieve desired outcomes 

Prioritization and time management skills, demonstrating flexibility and ability to work autonomously 

Demonstrates good teamwork ethic, showing willingness to assist peers and take on additional tasks 

Actively seeks out self-improvement, professional development opportunities and feedback 

Ability to work to tight deadlines and follow process 

Takes ownership of role, responsibilities, and impact on the wider team

Thorough understanding of all fund administration activities including corporate actions, fund structures and resulting accounting entries

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time to time based on business needs. In addition, as the role is part of a global team travel and flexibility to work outside standard hours may be required in this role.