Performance Attribution Specialist

Position Overview:

The Performance and Attribution Group is charged with ensuring prompt, accurate calculation and reporting for all composites, as well as other performance-related analytics for a variety of purposes. The ideal candidate will have investment knowledge, experience with hedge funds, technical skills, great attention to detail, analytical skills, and communication skills.  Excel, and a solid mathematics background are required.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Global Client Group and RFP teams to ensure prompt, accurate performance information for client requests, questionnaires and consultant databases.
• Maintain monthly and ad hoc report production schedule and support timely reporting and deadline-oriented projects and objectives.
• Run and analyze attributions; provide qualitative and quantitative attribution analysis internally/externally as requested.
• Provide quality assurance of output from performance and attribution systems and resolution of issues.
• Identify improvements to existing processes to further gain operational efficiency and productivity and assist or lead special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, math or other analytical discipline required.  Progress towards a graduate degree or CIPM/CFA certification will be viewed favorably
• Minimum two years prior experience working in portfolio accounting or investment management required
• SQL and VBA programming a strong plus
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to meeting deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills in the performance calculation or reporting process
• Flexible, able to work independently and within a team-oriented environment

To apply for this position or view Acadian’s open roles, please visit the Careers section of our website at: http://www.acadian-asset.com/careers/job-opportunities. We will contact only selected candidates.