Quantitative Performance Analyst at Sygnia Asset Management

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Sygnia Asset Management is looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join its dynamic team. The focus of this position is mainly on performance and risk analysis, but does also involve knowledge and application of broader quantitative and investment related topics.

DUTIES AND DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write-up of daily market commentary
• Data gathering, verification and preparation
• Monthly and quarterly fund and client reporting, including, but not limited to, Investment Analysis Reports and Fund Fact Sheets
• Updating, maintaining and automating various reporting processes as required
• Maintaining process documentation
• Performance and management fees calculations and verification
• Various portfolio and investment related quants research
• Support function to Sygnia Administration and Sygnia Investments; including, but not limited to, daily unit price and client model checking
• Various other adhoc analyses

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong MS Excel skills
• BSc (with commerce subjects)/ BBusSci/ BCom as a minimum qualification. Mathematical Sciences advantageous
• Experience within financial services advantageous
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• A passion for investment analysis
• Ability to effectively operate in a team setting

Closing Date: Monday, 22 May 2017

Should you not hear from us within 14 days after submitting your application, please do accept your application as unsuccessful.