Our client is an Asset Manager looking for a:
Responsibilities:
* Provide an independent analysis on portfolio managers’ profit and losses and positioning identifying the key drivers of performance in absolute and relative terms.
* Develop and maintain reporting frameworks for portfolio performance, providing actionable insights to portfolio managers and senior leadership.
* Measure and monitor risk exposure across portfolios using statistical methods such as CVaR, factor analysis and stress testing.
* Support portfolio managers’ specific analytics needs with ad-hoc analyses, tools, reports or dashboards, with a focus on liquid strategies.
* Prepare recurring meetings with portfolio managers giving them insights on their performance and risk attribution as well as portfolio construction advice.
* Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging tools/technologies in portfolio analytics and risk management.
Profile:
* 5-10 years of experience in performance analysis, risk management, or portfolio analytics, preferably within a hedge fund, asset management, or investment firm.
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, generate insights and communicate them clearly.
* Strong knowledge of investments and trading strategies with a passion for financial markets.
* In-depth understanding of technical and financial quantitative practices within the investment management industry, namely around relative performance attribution and portfolio construction.
* Expert use of data visualization software such as Tableau.
* Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with programming software such as MATLAB or Python.
* At ease with SQL queries or willing to learn.
* Specific expertise in commodities or fixed income a plus.
* University degree or equivalent in financial analysis and/or engineering.
* Capable of working independently towards clearly defined objectives.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
* Willing to learn.
* Excellent presentation skills, open communication and positive attitude contributing to creating a constructive team spirit.
* Fluent in English and French.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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