Performance Analyst Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a Performance Analyst position.

Role of the Position

Performance processing and Maintenance – optimization of the completeness, correctness and timeliness of data Performance Analysis – evaluate, interpreting and present the periodic results of portfolio manager investment decisions after a defined investment or measure periodPerformance Attribution – provide senior management with valuable analytic feedback on the relative contributions of asset allocations and security selections to portfolio returns and in general about the strengths and weaknesses of the investment decision process objectively in light of investment strategies and capital market conditionsTracking NSE Stocks performance over given period and giving insights on the same to the Investment TeamProtect the firm’s reputation by ensuring that rates of return and performance attributions are tolerably accurate, and to contribute to its effectiveness by sharing their insight into the sources of those returnsSelecting a valid benchmark against which to measure investment results is essential to reporting performance fairlyDisseminate independent intelligence reports to the senior management Resolving issues around some strategic clientsEnsure liaison between Front office, Custodian, Fund Accounting and the Operations teams to ensure accurate reporting of the performance and attribution dataWork closely with Fund accounting and the Operations to ensure the highest quality fund accounting data, delivered in the most efficient method, and within the desired time framesProduction, interpretation and presentation of weekly intelligence reports on data processing and it’s management Calculation of benchmarks using various relevant indices Updating and maintaining the house view on a daily baseInvestigation of all accounting errors (overdrawn accounts, huge untraded cash balances for considerably long periods) and the resolution of these issues involving the Fund Accounting, Operations and the Investment teamsWork closely with the Fund Accounting and the Operations teams to make sure that the performance analyst has the highest quality fund accounting data, delivered in the most efficient method, and within the desired time framesActive data extraction and migration to produce performance and attribution reports in Excel that will contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual performance during senior management and client reportingThe production and reporting of all monthly, quarterly and annual returns for all clients / accounts The production and reporting of in-depth attribution analysis quarterly and annually all existing asset categoriesKnowledge, skills and abilities:
A degree in Statistics with a good knowledge in investments At least 2-3 years experience in a busy back office preferably in either Fund Accounting or Operations or both in reputable Fund Management FirmWell developed Information Communication and Technology (ICT) skills with hands on experience in programming, pro-efficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPointConversant with routine investment issues affecting investments Ability to present complex analysis with simplicity, clarity and professionalismHighly analytical and organized with degree of initiativeStrong interpersonal, team leading, oral and written communication skills are a requirement for this positionPlease send your CV and remuneration details: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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