JOB DESCRIPTION: Associate Specialist
FactSet is a leader in providing research and analytical tools to finance professionals. FactSet offers instant access to accurate financial data and analytics around the world. FactSet clients combine hundreds of databases from industry-leading suppliers into a single powerful information system.
The primary function of this position is to perform various tasks related to the production & distribution of Portfolio & Benchmark performance, risk statistics, characteristics, & reporting. The individual will work under minimal supervision. Candidate will be a key resource in process improvement & building strong relationships with client and offshore teams, internal product, and engineering teams. Serves as a first level escalation point for client inquiries regarding the nature of investment products and their portfolios along with inquiries related risk numbers.
The role requires growing expertise in the fixed income risk domain including a solid understanding of portfolio and security level risk modeling techniques, the sources of tracking error, and how the data quality of model inputs (example terms and conditions, pricing) can impact the quality of the analytics and risk model results.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Have a Master’s/Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Engineering, or similar fields.
- The candidate should have knowledge of all investment product types, including those used for fixed income mandates (e.g., structured products and credit derivatives).
- Basic understanding of concepts like VaR, Stress Testing, Back Testing etc.
- Understanding of portfolio performance calculations and performance reports associated with accounts and composites.
- Analytically inclined, with knowledge of programming (example Python) being an added advantage.
- Ability to perform financial/mathematical calculations (or analysis) using MS Excel or other relevant tools.
- Knowledge of financial instruments, markets & analytical understanding.
- Ability to work under pressure, perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team environment, organize & prioritize workflow.
- Flexible to work in rotational shift including US shift hours.
- Ready to work in a hybrid model.
At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.
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FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.
For 40 years, through market changes and technological progress, our focus has always been to provide exceptional client service. From more than 60 offices in 23 countries, we’re all working together toward the goal of creating value for our clients, and we’re proud that 95% of asset managers who use FactSet continue to use FactSet, year after year.
As big as we grow, as far as we reach, and as successful as we become, we stay connected to our clients and to each other.
