Business Analyst - Performance and Attribution Specialist

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Business Analyst to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in either London or Edinburgh.

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with expertise in performance and attribution calculations. Have expertise in the implementation of FactSet, preferably within an asset owner environment, though asset management experience is also acceptable. You will be collaborating with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have additional experience in implementing Fundipedia and Aladdin.

Responsibilities

• Business Analyst for the implementation and optimisation of FactSet within the organisation
• Design, develop, and maintain performance and attribution calculation models
• Analyse and interpret complex financial data and fund of fund hierarchies to provide insights on investment performance
• Setup and testing of accounts and benchmarks (including composite benchmarks) within FactSet
• Support the implementation and integration of Fundipedia and Aladdin systems
• Develop and maintain documentation for processes, methodologies, and systems
• Provide training and support to end-users on performance and attribution tools
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across various platforms and reports
• Identify areas for process improvement and automation
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in performance measurement and attribution

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, with experience in Asset Managers/Asset Owners
• Demonstrable experience implementing Factset, Fundipedia and Aladdin 
• Relevant experience in designing, developing, and maintaining performance and attribution calculation models
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business analysis tools (e.g., Visio, JIRA, Confluence)

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.