Performance Analyst at Robert Half Finance & Accounting U.S., Chicago, IL
Classification: Financial Analyst-ManagerCompensation: DOE
Leading Investment Management business has experienced tremendous growth internally and through acquisitions and is expecting continued growth. The Performance Analyst is responsible for performance measurement and reporting.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Review daily portfolio performance calculations, resolve exceptions, and investigate outliers
Review daily performance reporting to portfolio managers and senior management
Resolve performance discrepancies between accounting and portfolio management systems
Perform month-end performance reconciliations before accounting period close
Review work performed by other team members to ensure accuracy and completeness
Provide guidance to junior team members
Ensure new accounts are properly set-up in the performance system
Review internal /external ad hoc requests
Perform project work as requiredQualifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting or finance
3-6 years of investment performance experience
3 years of auditing experience focused in the financial services sector desired
Sound understanding of fixed income and equity securities
Significant experience with the calculation and measurement of performance
CIPM certificate or enrollment in the CIPM Program preferred
Working knowledge of the Global Investment Performance Standards
Must be organized and extremely thorough while having the confidence and excellent communication skills to interact with various departments and levels of management within the company
Must be able to operate in a stressful, deadline driven environment while still maintaining a strict attention to detail and ability to prioritize issues appropriately
Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures in a push toward constant improvement
Must be hand-on and be willing to roll up their sleeves to perform any and all responsibilities needed to ensure success
Proficiency in all Microsoft products required with a particular emphasis on Excel
Knowledge of various systems including StatPro, PAM, and BlackRock Solutions preferred
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Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit & collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clients' positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. Our company again was named to FORTUNE� magazine?s 'World?s Most Admired Companies' list, ranking #1 in our industry in both innovation and quality of services. (March 21, 2011). Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer