About the role

P&A Analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business/Performance & Attribution Analyst with 3 to 8 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our Performance & Attribution (P&A) processes, leveraging expertise in Aladdin and/or FactSet to ensure data integrity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute UAT, system testing, and parallel runs between Aladdin and legacy systems to validate improvements and functionality.
Perform daily reconciliations of positions, trades, pricing, FX, and benchmarks to ensure alignment and accuracy across data systems.
Investigate and resolve data breaks by conducting thorough root cause analysis to prevent future discrepancies.
Document defects, track fixes, and provide retesting support to uphold quality assurance standards.
Validate P&A outputs including returns, contributions, and benchmarks to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
Work closely with onshore teams to triage issues and develop comprehensive reporting mechanisms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze business requirements, identify pain points, and propose effective solutions.
Perform testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, ensuring quality and functionality of software solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document pricing strategies, FX calculations, market data requirements, and derivatives instruments.
Participate in defect analysis and resolution, partnering with development teams to identify and implement solutions for technical challenges.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analysis, Computer Science or a related field.
3-8 years of hands-on experience with Performance & Attribution (P&A) methodologies.
Strong user-level knowledge of Aladdin and/or FactSet with practical experience in financial systems.
Proven expertise in testing methodologies including UAT, integrated testing, and parallel runs.
Solid understanding of pricing, FX markets, market data, performance calculation logic, and derivatives.
Exceptional analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
Experience with both Aladdin and FactSet is highly desirable.
Proficiency in SQL or other data manipulation languages to enhance data analysis capabilities.
Interest in financial markets and a good grasp of investment strategies.
Previous experience in a similar role within a financial services environment.