Russell Investments

Quantitative Performance Analyst

Seattle, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 71 days ago

PythonC++Object-Oriented ProgrammingMachine LearningExcelMicrosoft OfficeCFA

About the role

Job Description: Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people.
The Quantitative Performance Analyst is responsible for calculating, analyzing and communicating the performance of Russell's investment products/strategies to internal teams as well as prospective and existing clients.
The products/strategies under analysis may include funds, separate accounts, sub-advisory accounts, fiduciary accounts, overlays, and competitor products.

Oversee/manage the calculation of performance by Russell's vendors and ensure an appropriate level of service delivery in line with agreed service levels and KPIs
Collaborate across the Global Performance & Reporting team and with internal constituents to establish performance standards
Collaborate with business partners to establish performance reporting standards which ensure efficient production of performance analysis
Manage the distribution of performance reports through various mediums
Maintain an awareness of the capabilities of various performance reporting systems
Design and develop robust processes around attribution models with focus on database design, quantitative methods and automation.
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands in a proactive manner
Excellent teamwork and proven ability to work and communicate across teams and functions to deliver solutions

Proven mathematical abilities
Proven ability to produce statistical reports, to think critically, to analyze and interpret results and find/propose solutions to findings
0- 2 years of investment/financial services experience
Demonstrate good judgment and ability to clearly articulate reasons for decisions
Must be proactive and a self starter with strong attention to detail
Master or PhD in Quantitative Finance or closely related (quantitative major) degree.

Assist in managing the integrity and consistency of stored performance results.
Understand the various legal ramifications associated with reporting index and peer group data
Assist the reporting team in sourcing performance results

$85,000 USD - $95,000 USD
Specific compensation will be based on candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package.
Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Machine learning skills such as regression, classification, tree-based methods, clustering, model selection and regularization.

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ion, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status,

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