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Jobtailor lists this Performance Engineer – Performance Analytics opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Investigate and reconcile account-level and benchmark performance data across internal models, benchmark systems, and custodian data
Analyze benchmark definitions, blending logic, and drifted allocations to ensure consistency with expected outcomes
Build diagnostic scripts in Python and structured queries in SQL to isolate and document root causes of deviations
Collaborate with engineers to translate findings into long-term system updates and validation rules
Develop and maintain data-quality dashboards, audit trails, and investigative documentation
Partner with portfolio management, operations, and engineering teams to improve transparency and trust in performance reporting
Analyze differences between modeled and actual portfolio returns and conduct performance attribution
Identify root causes, validate fixes, and strengthen performance analytics
Requirements
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in investment analytics, portfolio accounting, or data engineering/analytics
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable working in fast-moving, high-accountability environments where accuracy and speed both matter
Solid understanding of investment performance concepts, including returns, benchmarks, attribution, and reconciliation
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field (preferred)
5 years of experience in investment analytics, portfolio accounting, or data engineering/analytics (preferred)
Experience with data visualization or workflow automation tools is a plus
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in investment analytics and performance reporting, utilizing strong skills in Python and SQL to analyze and reconcile data. Capable of developing data-quality dashboards and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance transparency and accuracy in performance metrics.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Python Programming
SQL Proficiency
Investment Performance Analysis
Data Quality Management
Analytical Problem-Solving
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Investment Analytics
Portfolio Accounting
Data Engineering
Performance Attribution
Benchmark Analysis
Data Reconciliation
Diagnostic Scripting
Structured Querying
Data Visualization
Workflow Automation
Soft Skills
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Adaptability
Communication
Problem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Master’s Degree in Finance
Master’s Degree in Accounting
Master’s Degree in Mathematics
Master’s Degree in Computer Science
Industry Keywords
Investment Performance Concepts
Benchmark Systems
Custodian Data
Performance Reporting
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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