Primary Responsibilities:
- As part of the Investment Analysis team, provide detailed asset class coverage including the calculation of returns, attribution, exposure, and risk analytics.
- Develop a strong knowledge of GMO’s proprietary systems as well as third party applications such as FactSet, Aladdin, and B-One.
- Work closely with the Portfolio Management and Global Client Relations teams to help support various internal and external requests for information and reporting deliverables.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of GMO’s products and strategies, while helping to support broader marketing and client service initiatives.
- Work collaboratively as part of the team to support various projects.
Skills/Requirements:
- 0-2 years of experience in the investment management industry is required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, math, economics or computer science preferred
- Progress towards graduate degree (MBA or MSF) and/or CFA or CIPM is a plus
- Highly motivated, with a strong interest in finance and solving complex problems
- Very strong quantitative and analytical abilities as well as attention to detail
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new technology
- Prior performance, attribution and risk experience is a plus
- Experience with FactSet, Axioma, Aladdin, or B-One is a plus
- Working knowledge of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently both individually and collaboratively within a team
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals and work to meet specific deadlines
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Positive attitude, professional and mature
- Willingness to take the initiative to get involved in special projects
- Additional technical skills such as SQL, Python, and VBA are a plus
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For more than 40 years, GMO has partnered with a broad range of sophisticated institutions, financial intermediaries, and families to provide the investment expertise they need to meet their goals and fulfill their missions. Investing on behalf of our clients is GMO’s sole focus. Across asset classes and around the world, our investment teams identify and exploit long-term opportunities and develop solutions that both anticipate and respond to client needs. GMO is comprised of a collection of investment teams with focused specialties. All are grounded in a long-term, valuation-based investment philosophy – an approach we believe provides the best risk-adjusted returns. GMO partners with an impressive roster of sophisticated clients worldwide, delivering innovative investment solutions and tailored client service. Our clients benefit from our diverse expertise, intellectual curiosity, and open culture of debate, as well as from our ability and willingness to take advantage of contrarian market opportunities. For important disclosure information please visit: https://www.gmo.com/americas/terms-and-conditions/
