Performance System's Analyst - Investment Management - Boston, MA Area - $100K+ DOE

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Position Title – WRCOAAPSA052010

Performance System’s Analyst - Investment Management – Boston, MA Area –
$100K+ DOE

Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Local Candidates only – No sponsorship

Stable work history required

Company

Successful, smaller, and growing, Boston based Investment Management firm
with $45B+ under management

Position Responsibilities - Summary

The Performance Systems Analyst will be a member of the Information
Technology team but work closely with several teams throughout the
organization including Performance and Attribution group, Marketing, Client
Service, Portfolio Construction; main responsibilities include support and
management of the performance and attribution systems. The ideal candidate
will have a strong background in project management, international
investment, and portfolio performance combined with excellent analytical,
communication, and technology skills.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Ensure prompt, accurate calculation and reporting for all composites, as
well as other performance related data for a variety of purposes. Specific
responsibilities include:

· Maintain composites in multiple systems (performance and
attribution related)
· Run and analyze attributions in multiple platforms (Factset,
StatPro, BARRA, Proprietary Factor Attribution System)
· Participate in the planning, testing, and deployment of releases
and upgrades of Operations and Performance applications.
· Lead components of major initiatives
· Gather user and system requirements, develop specifications for
Operations and Performance systems (such as the integration of the portfolio
system with other applications) Conduct business and systems requirements
analysis, data mapping, and data conversion analysis
· Analyze workflows, processes and procedures
· Develop and test new group processes and technology solutions
· Work with Performance and Attribution group to further improve
processes and streamline workflow

Required Skills and Competencies:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other
financial/information systems related degree
· Must Have at least 3 years of experience in performance
measurement and/or information technology areas within an Investment
Management Firm.
· Strong knowledge of SQL
· Ability to write/amend Microsoft Excel macros
· Must have some prior knowledge of one of the following type of
performance systems; BARRA, StatPro, FactSet, GIPS, DSTi, Bloomberg, or
Reuters.
· CFA or CIPM, or demonstrated progress towards one, is a plus
· Be well organized, flexible, and able to work independently as
well as in a team environment
· Extremely strong analytical skills, attention to detail and
quality
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to lead project meetings with users.
· Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced,
ever-changing environment
· Demonstrate high commitment to meeting deadlines and exceeding
expectations

Contact Information

Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates

Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - replywrightassociates@verizon.net - WEB
Site – www.wrightassociates.org