Manager, Finance & Banking

Position Summary

The Performance Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and transparency of investment performance reporting. This individual will play a critical role in managing composite creation and maintenance, conducting attribution analysis, and implementing performance measurement platforms to support client reporting and internal decision-making.

Vident Asset Management Vident is a specialized exposure and solutions provider that partners with investment managers to bring their investment strategies to life. Leveraging decades of experience and deep industry relationships, we provide the infrastructure and expertise to help you launch, scale, and optimize investment vehicles with confidence. Whether introducing new strategies or refining existing portfolios, Vident works alongside you to ensure alignment with your vision.

From concept to completion, our collaborative approach ensures precision and flexibility at every stage.

Composite Management

• Create and maintain performance composites for various investment strategies
• Ensure timely updates and accuracy across all composite structures.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Investment teams to validate composite definitions and to develop composite-related marketing materials.
• Maintain documentation of composite policies and procedures to support future compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (or GIPS®), audits, and verification.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Calculate and validate portfolio performance across strategies and benchmarks.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support client reporting needs with customized performance data.
• Ensure consistency of performance data across internal systems and client-facing platforms.

Attribution Analysis

• Conduct regular and ad hoc performance attribution analysis.
• Provide insights into drivers of portfolio returns and variances from benchmarks.
• Partner with the Investment teams to interpret and communicate attribution results.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate attribution insights into portfolio strategy discussions and client communications.

Platform Implementation

• Lead or support the implementation and/or enhancement of performance measurement systems.
• Ensure data integrity and automation across performance workflows.
• Evaluate and onboard new tools or vendors as needed.
• Collaborate with IT to integrate performance reporting and composite creation automation into existing infrastructure.

• You have strong leadership, management, and mentoring skills for a team of high performing investment professionals.
• You demonstrate strong communication skills which are essential for both internal teams and external clients and stakeholders.
• You pay high attention to detail and accuracy.
• You possess ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and drive results in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• You are a self-starter and lifelong learner who is enthusiastic about professional development and embracing new methodologies.
• You desire to work closely in a team environment with portfolio managers, traders, analysts, and operations specialists across multiple time zones.
• You align with Vident’s core values of Inclusion & Humility, Honor & Authenticity, Exceptional Performance, Intellectual Curiosity and Inspired Collaboration.

• Proficiency in performance systems such as Fact Set, Bloomberg, Morningstar, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot point tables and complex formulas.
• Familiarity with SQL or Python for data analysis and automation.
• Knowledge of Power BI for performance visualization is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in investment performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of GIPS standards and performance attribution, methodologies, including Brinson attribution models.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

• PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Working Benefits
• Daily Paid Lunch for Onsite Employees
• Onsite Gym Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits - immediate availability
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Simple IRA with up to 3% Match