Associate, Portfolio Analytics - Gips

Overview
The LGIMA Investment Analytics team is responsible for providing market-leading analytics for the firm's suite of investment solutions. This mandate encompasses areas such as performance attribution, risk, and portfolio/benchmark construction analysis for the benefit of our clients and internal investment management teams, in addition to building tools to support analysis. The team partners with Client Solutions, Portfolio Management, Marketing, Operations, and IT to deliver on our goals. Our focus on scalability, quality and sophistication of analytics is essential to supporting LGIMA's objective of providing a superior client experience.
The Associate position will be responsible for the integrity and delivery of GIPS composite returns, GIPS verification, and overseeing policies and procedures.
Role is based in Chicago, Illinois
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Responsibilities

• Own all related GIPS calculations and composite maintenance
• Partner with RFP, investments, marketing, operations, and compliance teams to develop appropriate policies and procedures for GIPS
• Partner with teams above and manage the GIPS verification process
• Liaise with London performance team for keeping consistency and best practices
• Contribute to local and global strategic analytics, performance and reporting systems projects
• Maintain and improve information and documentation sourcing and storage processes to ensure comprehensive audit trail

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree
• Strong interest in performance, GIPS standards, and verification process
• Desire to improve efficiency in existing processes and create new processes with mind-set towards automation
• Strong problem-solving skills along with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• 1+ year of professional work experience for an investment manager
• Demonstrated interest in capital markets and the investment management business
• Intuitive and intellectually curious; ability to identify themes within data sets
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills; ability to multi-task and to manage complex assignments
• Self-confidence: ability to function as both a self-starter and a team player
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of LGIMA management as well as colleagues in global offices
• Highly proactive and energetic focus toward internal and external client service; ability to consistently meet all internal/external deadlines
• Strong individual initiative with the ability to take a proactive approach to assigned projects and new team initiatives
• Flexibility: ability to adapt to growth and change
• Experience with excel, powerpoint, and access

At this time will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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