Investment Data/Risk Analyst – Hedge Fund

Location: London, UK
Type: Full-Time

Our client, a prestigious London-based hedge fund, is seeking an Investment Data Analyst to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual with a passion for investment performance and data analysis to play a critical role in supporting the firm's investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Role Overview:

As an Investment Data Analyst, you will be responsible for the accurate tracking and reporting of fund performance, assisting portfolio managers, and ensuring smooth investment operations. You will work closely with the investment team, providing data-driven insights and producing detailed performance attribution reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fund and Benchmark Return Analysis:
  Lead the sign-off process for over 300 funds and benchmark returns, ensuring data accuracy across systems like Aladdin and FactSet.

• Performance Attribution:
  Manage and produce monthly performance attribution analysis across Equity, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, and Long/Short funds, illustrating asset allocation and security selection.

• Daily Performance Support:
  Deliver daily desk analysis for portfolio managers, providing insights and responding to queries related to fund performance.

• Portfolio Monitoring:
  Monitor cash and portfolio holdings to assess the impact of economic events on fund performance and report findings to the investment team.

• Monthly Reporting:
  Produce detailed monthly fund reports, covering asset and security-level performance, best/worst performers, and comparisons with previous reporting periods.

• Process Improvement:
  Continuously work to improve existing processes, automating workflows where possible, particularly within Excel, to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of reporting.

• Project Leadership:
  Lead and support key projects, including system implementations (e.g., Aladdin), ensuring smooth transitions and data integrity.

Skills & Experience Required:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Experience: 1-2  years in investment performance analysis, investment data analysis, or a related role within the financial services industry, preferably in hedge funds or asset management.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Aladdin Dash, FactSet, and advanced Excel skills (including VBA for process automation).

• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and multi-asset funds.

• Attention to Detail: Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to senior stakeholders clearly.

Why Apply?:

• Join a leading hedge fund in London with exposure to a wide range of investment strategies.

• Collaborate with a high-calibre team of investment professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

In order to apply please send your CV in WORD FORMAT to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com or call 02080044001

Interviews have already begun to take place.