Job Description

Location- Bangalore

Acceptable NP- Immediate to 30 days max

Shift timing-

Must have skillsets – Knowledge on return methodology, GIPS, Composite, Index, Benchmark,  Mutual funds

Good to have skillsets – financial instruments, Attribution

WFO/Hybrid – Hybrid for now later on WFO

 

 

Company profile 

Client is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

 

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success.  Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic.  Client can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

 

 Department profile

IM Operations

IM Operations supports the global equity, fixed income, liquidity and alternative businesses for Client Investment Management (Client IM), providing middle-office services including portfolio manager support, client services, portfolio transitions, market registration, product data and performance and attribution analysis. Client IM Operations also provides mutual fund support, derivative processing, and counterparty and credit event management.

 

Background on the Team

 The position would be responsible for overseeing our performance measurement function serviced by our outsourced Vendor partner. This position will partner with Client IM Portfolio Services teams to understand products on performance measurement calculations and interpretations The group has a strong, team-based orientation, yet relies upon its members to take responsibility and ownership of their coverage responsibilities and client base.  Good understanding in all technical and non-technical aspects of the position is required.

 

 

 Primary Responsibilities

 

Performance Operations

  • This individual will ensure that the Vendor meets all internal and external deliverables against the established Service Level Agreement
  • They will work on performance inquires, risk issues and reporting requirements and deliverables.
  • Understand the performance requirements of Client’s proprietary funds, local reporting rules and regulatory requirements and work with functional teams in providing accurate performance data.
  • Understand and work on the FIRM’s annual GIPS verification process.
  • Work within the group to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies with Operations teams.
  • Have a thorough understanding on return calculation methodology, subscription, redemption, composites, return reconciliation and should work closely with business team to ensure performance queries are actioned on a timely manner.
  • Good understanding on indices/benchmark and perform the benchmark set up for new and existing portfolios.
  • Thorough understanding on financial instruments.

 

 

 

Skills required (essential)

 

  • Asset management performance calculation and reporting experience including knowledge of alternative return calculations and GIPS standards.
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Fluency with all MS Office Tools
  • Ability to ‘think out of the box’ and look for creative solutions.
  • Ability to perform tasks with precision and accuracy.