Performance Analyst in London

locations: London, UK

time type: Full time

posted on: Posted Today

job requisition id: JR1174

GAM is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors. Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence. Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.

Function: Operations

Department: Investment Performance

Purpose

The Investment Performance Team is responsible for performance calculation, measurement and comprehensive assessment of investment performance across our full range of products including funds and client portfolios. The team is the first point of contact for performance related enquiries and works in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders such as senior management, investment managers, client directors, risk, sales and distribution teams.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Prioritise and co-ordinate the timely and accurate calculation of performance analysis across the range of GAM funds and mandates.
• Analyse and effectively communicate the drivers of performance to the investment teams, product and sales teams.
• Work with distribution teams to support them in RFP’s/client request, in relation to analysis of performance, ex-post risk, turnover and other related statistics.
• Formulate recommendations for system/process improvements to deliver optimal efficiency for the team, resulting in better deliverable times for clients.
• Support cross-training and rotation of staff members to ensure ‘key-person risk‘ is minimal.
• Ensure suitable cover is available for all assigned responsibilities in the event of both scheduled and unscheduled staff absence.

Essential Qualifications

• 3-5 years demonstrable experience in a performance analysis role at an investment management firm is essential.
• Solid experience with investment systems such as SimCorp Dimension, FactSet, or Bloomberg PORT. Experience with SimCorp Dimension is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of Equity, Fixed Income, Alternatives and Multi Asset products essential.
• Solid understanding of GIPS.
• Demonstrates a solid grasp of the interdependencies between middle- and back-office functions and the performance team’s activities.
• Ability to work independently within a team-based environment demonstrating effective prioritisation skills.

Skills

• A methodical and analytical approach to investigating and resolving issues, with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
• The candidate should be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and working effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written.
• Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing product expertise, broadening business understanding, and developing professional skills is key to success in this role.

Benefits

GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.

Employing Company/ies: GAM (UK) Limited

Reporting to: Head of Performance Analysis

Contract: Permanent

This is supported by a firm-wide culture promoting integrity, excellence and collaboration, where different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds enrich our decision making and where everyone can contribute, grow and be successful.