Fund Performance Analyst
2 days ago
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
WSN
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Fund Performance Analyst / Performance Accountant
WSN is hiring a Fund Performance Analyst / Performance Accountant on behalf of a financial services client in the Greater Philadelphia area. This role will support the calculation, validation, and reporting of investment performance data across a variety of portfolios and investment products.
The ideal candidate will have experience in asset management, fund accounting, investment operations, or performance measurement and possess a strong understanding of financial markets and investment securities.
Key Responsibilities
• Calculate and validate portfolio and fund performance returns.
• Analyze portfolio valuations, cash flows, and market activity to accurately determine investment performance.
• Review and reconcile performance calculations to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Investigate and resolve performance reporting discrepancies and data exceptions.
• Partner with operations, accounting, and technology teams to support data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain process documentation and support control and audit requirements.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives related to performance measurement and reporting. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience within asset management, investment management, fund accounting, performance reporting, or investment operations.
• Understanding of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income securities, and other investment products.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• High attention to detail and ability to work within a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Experience
• Experience calculating and analyzing portfolio, account, or fund performance.
• Familiarity with investment performance measurement methodologies and reporting processes.
• Exposure to institutional investment products, retirement plans, mutual funds, or separately managed accounts.
• Experience working in a financial services or asset management environment. Work Environment
• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days onsite per week in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Key Responsibilities
• Calculate and validate portfolio and fund performance returns.
• Analyze portfolio valuations, cash flows, and market activity to accurately determine investment performance.
• Review and reconcile performance calculations to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Investigate and resolve performance reporting discrepancies and data exceptions.
• Partner with operations, accounting, and technology teams to support data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain process documentation and support control and audit requirements.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives related to performance measurement and reporting. Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience within asset management, investment management, fund accounting, performance reporting, or investment operations.
• Understanding of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income securities, and other investment products.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• High attention to detail and ability to work within a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Experience
• Experience calculating and analyzing portfolio, account, or fund performance.
• Familiarity with investment performance measurement methodologies and reporting processes.
• Exposure to institutional investment products, retirement plans, mutual funds, or separately managed accounts.
• Experience working in a financial services or asset management environment. Work Environment
• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days onsite per week in the Greater Philadelphia area.