Global Analytics Analyst

Who You’ll Work With:

Global Analytics (GA) and Performance department is AB’s strategic provider of standardized and consistent portfolio analytics across all products in support of portfolio management, client servicing and marketing. GA & Performance department produces analytics reports in post investment portfolio analytics including account performance, GIPS composite performance, performance attribution, risk analysis, benchmark data, and other analytical studies for institutional, retail, and private client investors. Department covers various services in equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative investments. As an asset management firm that applies fundamental and quantitative research to the investment process, our value-added scalable analytics solutions can help develop and sustain a global competitive advantage.

GA & Performance department includes 4 major functions:

• Account and GIPS composite performance

• Performance attribution and analytics

• Investment risk analytics

• Benchmark service​

What You’ll Do:

The Quantitative/Data Analyst is a key role for Global Analytics and AB, providing critical support in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful portfolio analytics to drive decision-making across investment, marketing, and sales teams. Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support reporting production cycle:

• Monitor SLA and ensure timely delivery of standard and ad-hoc analytics reports

• Review/QC data to ensure accuracy of attribution reports.

• Quantitative Analysis of Data for ad Hoc user requests

• Client Serving and improve support:

• Support investment, marketing and sales teams by conducting pertinent research to answer inquires and providing interpretation and insights of finding

• Keep in close communication with users, get feedback on users’ analytical needs and requirements, work with IT on further development of products if necessary

• Project management – work with GA and IT teams to design the appropriate framework & infrastructure, and to participate in UAT

What We’re Looking For:

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Operations Research, Engineering, Economics, etc.

• 2+ years of Financial Industry Experience in the field of Data and Quantitative Analysis

• Strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills

• Strong attention to details, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Understanding of various asset classes and investment concepts

• Proficient in Excel and SQL for Data Mining and Data Analysis

• CFA credentials – a plus

• Strong motivation to learn

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to details

About AB 

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. 

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! 

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.