Performance Analyst | Institutional Fund Operations | Fund Operations at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Job Summary
The candidate’s primary responsibility will be the production and preparation of investment performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Production of investment performance across the client database (institutional, retail, life & individuals)
• Preparation of performance package pages, attributions, graphs and specific presenter requests to be used in meetings
• Preparation of performance pages & attributions for quarterly institutional & individual client reports.
• Updating returns and graphs to be shown on Allan Gray’s website
• Providing returns and graphs for various internal reports (eg. Unit Trust & Life Fact sheets, quarterly commentary)
• Providing returns, Statement M's and survey data to consultants/clients as well as dealing with ad hoc requests
• Production of performance reports for portfolio managers on a monthly basis
• Calculation and checking of performance fee spreadsheets
• Required to complete the CIPM (Certificate in Investment Performance Management) course (consists of 2 level)

 
Experience and Qualifications

• B.Comm (Accounting, Economics, Finance) or B.Bus.Sc (Accounting, Economics, Finance)
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in the financial industry
• CFA or CIPM qualification would be advantageous
• StatPro Revolution experience would be advantageous
• A technical understanding of investment performance is preferred
• A history of strong performance

Competencies

• Strong numerical skills
• Works well under pressure
• Organized and deadline driven 
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to derive insights from large data sets
• Must be able to work flexible hours if required to do so
• Ability to operate independently as well as in a team
• Advanced MS Word/Excel skills