Performance Analyst - Asset Management

The Investment Reporting and Performance (IRP) team sits within Asset and Fund Services division of the bank. The teams mission is to provide investment analytics services to internal and external clients of BP2S. The three key services areas are: • Service delivery of investment performance & risk analytics for internal and external clients • Client relationship management support for internal and external clients of IRP in Asia • Technical expertise and product consulting for internal and external clients of IRP in Asia IRP are a specialised, analytical and client services focused team. To enable them to complete their roles fully, they are required to communicate effectively with • Relationship Managers • Client Service Managers • Securities Administration • Fund Administration • Product Managers • IT • IRP team in Europe • Bank Clients • Invesment Managers • Assets consultants • Data Suppliers Their primary focus is on: • BAU Production Management and Oversight • Coordination and relationship management for IRP queries and non standard report requests • Providing product knowledge support to the wider business and to clients • Subject Matter Expert for transitions and projects • Staff cross-training and coverage Key Responsibilities • Service delivery • Oversee and manage the production of investment performance & risk informationa data for clients in accordance with the industry standards - (GIPS) as well as client service level agreement (SLA) requirements. This includes performance measurement, risk analysis and attribution analysis and report production. • Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure provision of high level of service; • Meet with clients as a subject matter expert in the field of investment performance and risk. • Assist Head of Client Service Delivery and Implementations with BAU workflow organisation, oversight and delivery. • Continuous improvement • Ongoing development of the IRP platform • Recommend and implement improvements to service for both clients and BPSS, in terms of efficiencies and new products and services. • Ensure a robust and automated performance process in a controlled environment. • Investigate, document, report and resolve issues and recommend corrective action where appropriate; • Risk and compliance • Identify and alert management to risks, deficiencies and opportunities for re-engineering of controls and processes. • Ensure Compliance of all processes with internal policies and procedures; • Perform other tasks as requested Average % Time Spent on Major Activity Areas Task allocation may vary significantly from the indicative percentages listed below due to business requirements and priorities. The percentage of the time allocated to particular tasks and the tasks allocated may change over time due to streamlining of processes and changes in organisational structure. Major Activity or Task Percentage Time Service Delivery 35% Process Improvement 15% Liaise with Internal/External clients 25% Ad Hoc Projects 10% System Development 15% Total 100% Tertiary qualification and industry specific qualification such as CIPM. Skills: Required: • Strong understanding of financial markets and investment management processes, including middle and back office functions. • Investment analytics experience (5+ years) from either a custody or funds management background • Strong Microsoft Excel and Database skills (VBA and SQL) • Knowledge of the relevant industry standards (GIPS) • Knowledge of performance attribution analysis, especially calculations, models and application to investment strategies • Knowledge of statistical risk measures especially calculations, models and application to investment strategies • Experience in equity, multi-asset attribution • Qualifications such as CIPM or FRM or Masters (Commerce / Finance) Desirable: • Understanding of front office functions • Experience in fixed income attribution • Understanding of ex ante risk analysis, such as VaR, stress testing IT Skills Required: Package Level of Proficiency Required - i.e. Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Excel Advanced Hiport / Multifonds Intermediate Bloomberg Advanced IRP ( proprietary system) Advanced* Office Intermediate Critical Performance Competencies • Customer Focus - Actively seeks opportunities to assist customers and develop rapport. • Managing Work, especially oversight of our offshore production centres • Strong communication skills especially with external clients • Collaboration : Working effectively with others in the organisation outside the line of formal authority • Technical Skills : knowledge of the performance calculation standards, Good understanding of the Investment Management process