Financial Analyst

4 days ago

London, Ontario, Canada AGF Management Limited Full time

About AGF Management Limited

AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm founded in 1957. With a disciplined approach to delivering excellence in investment management, the company offers a suite of diverse investment solutions that extend globally to a wide range of clients, from individual investors and financial advisors to institutions.

The firm's commitment to the principles of good stewardship and responsible investment is a positive differentiator for AGF. The company believes integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues into its investment decision-making and ownership practices across platforms will help deliver better investment outcomes to clients.

About the Role

The Performance Analyst role is responsible for investment performance measurement, monitoring, and reporting activities for AGF Investments. This involves ensuring that performance returns, benchmark returns, and performance attribution are calculated correctly by completing analytical reviews, reasonability checks, and established processes in accordance with AGF's Investment Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures.

Your Responsibilities
  • Review, validate, and reconcile performance measurement data efficiently and timely to identify and resolve any issues that may arise or escalate as required.
  • Ensure that analytical reviews, reasonability checks, and established processes outlined in AGF Investments Procedures are completed and followed.
  • Prepare performance and attribution reports for investment groups in conjunction with the Reporting team, conduct a thorough analysis of performance results, explain performance results, and investigate discrepancies to resolve issues.
  • Assist the Data Management team in developing tests and automating control checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information used to calculate performance benchmark and attribution results.
  • Automate and streamline existing processes within the Performance team.
  • Participate in UAT testing for system upgrades or enhancements.
  • Define, create, and maintain benchmarks, indices, and composites for performance measurement and other metrics.
  • Investigate and respond to inquiries from business partners on performance reports.
  • Ensure that requirements across the organization are thoroughly met in developing enhanced performance measurement and performance attribution capabilities.
  • Develop and foster effective working relationships with other departments across AGF.
  • Ensure that new requirements (for enhanced performance measurement and performance attribution) are communicated effectively to vendors or consultants.
Your Qualifications
  • An undergraduate degree in Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • Working towards or completion of a Professional designation - CFA, CIPM.
  • A minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in performance measurement and performance attribution in a technical environment.
  • A strong understanding of performance measurement and performance attribution methodologies (i.e., time-weighted vs. dollar-weighted returns, arithmetic vs. geometric attribution, multi-currency & fixed-income attribution).
  • A strong understanding of accounting principles relevant to investment accounting and Net Asset Value valuation. Ability to interact with the accounting and valuation team and appreciate the implications of performance measurement.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • An understanding of databases and the ability to discuss database concepts with the Reporting and Operations teams related to performance reporting and maintenance thereof.
  • Strong technical, analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
  • Ability to learn and deliver quickly in a high-performing culture.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Exhibit high attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines and working under pressure.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and initiative. Candidates must be comfortable with changing priorities and new challenges in their role.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

AGF is an equal opportunity employer. AGF welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of our recruitment and selection process. It is the Company's policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. AGF does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable legislation.

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