Portfolio Analyst - Analyst / Associate

Job Title:              Portfolio Analyst – Analyst/Associate

Contract Type:     Full time

Location:              Warsaw

Work Pattern:      Permanent

Department:        DAR

What the Hiring Manager says….

ICG is an established and fast growing global multi-asset alternative investment platform with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless focus on creating and delivering value for our clients and wider stakeholders.
As part of the Data Analytics & Reporting Group you will be working with teams from across the business to contribute to investor reporting platform, serve as product expert and support marketing and fundraising activities.
 

Summary of our opportunity

ICG Portfolio Analytics team is responsible for quantitative analysis for all strategies managed by the ICG Credit Fund Management group. The team is based in Warsaw, Poland and its clients are both internal – portfolio management, client solutions, as well as external investors. 

You will be responsible for and will be involved in daily quantitative reporting on number of portfolios. The main goal of the function is to deliver high quality investor reporting and quantitative inputs in response for requests from internal and external stakeholders. You will cooperate closely with other internal teams (fund admin, portfolio managers and client solutions group) based in different geographical locations. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and be a keen learner.

Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Preparation of standard and bespoke investor reporting.

• Produce and present accurate performance measurement and analytical responses to client queries. Support various teams with preparation of RFPs, DDQs, client presentations.

• Project work with portfolio data management to streamline responses to repetitive requests.

• Support senior analysts with identification and documentation of correct methodologies.

• Quantitative portfolio analysis for investors/clients, portfolio managers and marketing.

• Work with external verifiers and preparation of GIPS (Global Investment Performance Standards) reporting.

Key Requirements/ Qualifications:

Essential

• Excellent English both written and spoken.

• Advanced MS Excel proficiency for efficient data analysis.

• Relevant experience in fund admin, performance reporting, portfolio analysis team in a financial institution.

• A team player with strong organisation skills,  ability to multi-task demonstrating exceptional level of attention to detail.

Desirable

• CFA, CIPM, FRM designation (or in progress) or other investment related qualification would be an advantage.

• Knowledge/experience with debt instruments and/or alternative asset classes (i.e. fixed income, private debt, private equity, etc).

Personal Attributes

Personal attributes that will make you successful in this role include but are not limited to: 

Essential

• Relevant experience with a financial academic background

• A team player with strong organisation skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines

• Pro-active, confident and self-motivated; ability to problem solve

Desirable

• A solid foundation and understanding financial markets, with prior exposure to Alternative Investment operations

• Exhibit sound business judgement and the ability to interact with senior management and clients

Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:

• Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.

• Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.

• Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.

ICG will provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No employee will be discriminated against in hiring or employment because of race, colour, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ancestry, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.