Investment Performance Analyst

Location
Epsom
Salary
Market related
Posted
22 Feb 2018
Closes
01 Mar 2018
Ref
JO0000009325BY
Contact
Recruitment Team
Job Title
Financial Risk
Experience Levels
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Well established consultancy firm looking for an Investment Performance Analyst to assist in the day to day oversight responsibility for the delivery of Investment Risk and Wealth Management services. The role will develop, enhance and implement investment analytics to create custom accounts and reports for a vast portfolio of high net worth clients. Applicants must be Fully Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with extensive investment administration experience and knowledge of risk performance metrics. Strong strategic vision and portfolio management skills are also favourable. Salary competitve and experience based with exceptional benefits. 

Further responsibilities include:

  • Liaising with risk and fund managers to closely monitor emerging areas of risk in portfolios
  • Briefing managers on major risks and drivers of P&L
  • Performing portfolio reviews to ensure that risks are transparent to Senior Management and sufficient controls are put in place
  • Monitoring VAR to provide commentary in a clear format to clients
  • Add value to the client experience, addressing queries and maintaining strong relationships

Key must haves for the role:

  • Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Understanding of portfolio risk theory (Value at Risk/VAR)
  • Good knowledge of derivatives products  
  • Advanced IT skills – VBA, SQL
  • Proven financial services experience
  • Self-confident, assertive and willing to challenge
  • Problem solver and able to prioritise a heavy workload  

Byron Recruitment Limited trading as Byron Finance operates as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. Byron Finance is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Byron Finance is a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)