Performance Attribution Sr. Associate

Position Summary

Guggenheim is seeking an organized and detail-oriented candidate to join its Performance and Attribution Team. This person will be part of Guggenheim Investments middle office responsible for investment performance and attribution reporting processes for diverse portfolio strategies including fixed income, equity, and derivative assets. They will also provide investment performance and attribution analysis and support to Portfolio Management, Marketing, Distribution as well as internal consultants and other business partners.

We seek a candidate who is very self-motivated, able to think critically to solve problems, understand and articulate the drivers of performance internally and externally.

Hands-on experience with investment performance systems (Bi-Sam B-One, PORT, Aladdin Explore, Eagle, Factset PA, etc) is required. Knowledge of fixed-income attribution models is a strong plus. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of asset classes across credit and equity is a plus.

The role requires a detailed individual who thrives in a deadline driven environment, team-oriented and collaborative to deliver on work projects, and can work cross-functionally as the needs of the team change. Excellent communications skills are required as this candidate will be interacting with various departments and levels of management throughout the Firm.

The position is located in the Chicago office.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide investment performance and attribution reporting for clients, portfolio management, distribution, portfolio construction and other business partners across Guggenheim Investments
• Calculate and compile investment performance, attribution and risk statistics required for consultants, Distribution, and client reports
• Review all reports for reasonability. Become comfortable digging into security level returns and troubleshoot any large outliers, and explain the drivers of performance and attribution analysis to portfolio managers and/or clients service representatives
• Work closely with other members of Operations to create efficiencies, improvements and resolve upstream issues associated with performance returns
• Reconcile data between the accounting and performance systems to ensure completeness
• Respond to internal/external ad hoc requests

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing CFA and/or CIPM designation preferred
• Sound understanding of fixed income securities and structured instruments is a plus
• Hands-on experience with FactSet PA, BI-SAM B-One, Bloomberg PORT or other investment performance/attribution system is required
• Knowledge of fixed-income attribution models is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Knowledge of GIPS standards and procedures is a plus
• Middle office or accounting/finance experience preferred
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to operate in a deadline driven environment while still maintaining a strict attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to prioritize issues appropriately
• Demonstrate an ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures in a push toward constant improvement
• Must be hands-on and be willing to roll up their sleeves to perform any and all responsibilities needed to ensure success
• Familiarity with Python, Excel VBA or other programming languages is a plus

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years of investment performance experience

Salary Details

Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.

Currently, this role is expected to be in the ­Chicago office at least 4 days per week.

About Us

Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: #GuggenheimInvestments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs.