Performance & Attribution Business Analyst
Apply NowCompany: CERES Group
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Description:
Position Overview:
The Performance and Attribution Group is charged with ensuring prompt, accurate calculation and reporting for all composites, as well as other performance-related analytics for a variety of purposes. This role provides business analysis and support within the Performance Attribution team. The ideal candidate will have investment knowledge, experience with hedge funds or hedge fund administration, strong technical skills, great attention to detail, analytical skills, project management and communication skills. Database knowledge, Excel, SQL, automated data validation, and a solid mathematics background are required.
Responsibilities:
Partner with Information Technology, to develop the vision and execute on our software and systems strategy to support our growing business
Provide detailed specifications and data mapping for complex derivative strategies across multiple platforms
Complete complex quantitative analyses under tight deadlines for internal and external clients
Provide consultation to internal clients in formulating most appropriate responses
Author stock comments based on monthly and YTD top performers for representative and key strategic accounts
Train and develop junior staff in the group
Qualifications:
Undergraduate and progress towards graduate degree in finance, math or other analytical discipline and/or CIPM/CFA certification
At least 4 years of work experience, in the business analysis of derivatives and performance and attribution area required
Proven SQL knowledge required, experience programming a strong plus
Long / Short Equity, Multi-Asset, or Fixed Income experience
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
Must possess extensive problem solving skills
Must be flexible, able to work independently and within a team-oriented environment
Must possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet or exceed deadlines
The Performance and Attribution Group is charged with ensuring prompt, accurate calculation and reporting for all composites, as well as other performance-related analytics for a variety of purposes. This role provides business analysis and support within the Performance Attribution team. The ideal candidate will have investment knowledge, experience with hedge funds or hedge fund administration, strong technical skills, great attention to detail, analytical skills, project management and communication skills. Database knowledge, Excel, SQL, automated data validation, and a solid mathematics background are required.
Responsibilities:
Partner with Information Technology, to develop the vision and execute on our software and systems strategy to support our growing business
Provide detailed specifications and data mapping for complex derivative strategies across multiple platforms
Complete complex quantitative analyses under tight deadlines for internal and external clients
Provide consultation to internal clients in formulating most appropriate responses
Author stock comments based on monthly and YTD top performers for representative and key strategic accounts
Train and develop junior staff in the group
Qualifications:
Undergraduate and progress towards graduate degree in finance, math or other analytical discipline and/or CIPM/CFA certification
At least 4 years of work experience, in the business analysis of derivatives and performance and attribution area required
Proven SQL knowledge required, experience programming a strong plus
Long / Short Equity, Multi-Asset, or Fixed Income experience
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
Must possess extensive problem solving skills
Must be flexible, able to work independently and within a team-oriented environment
Must possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet or exceed deadlines