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Position: Investment Statistics Specialist

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Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc.

Summary:
As an Investment Statistics Specialist you will be responsible for computing and maintaining various levels of information used in the firm's marketing and sales efforts. This position requires the ability to find data, analyze it, and draw conclusions from it. An analytical mindset, attention to detail, ability to work under tight deadlines and comfort with basic statistical concepts and software systems is necessary for this position. Working with investment performance and portfolio spreadsheets is a major component of the Investment Statistics Specialist responsibilities. This position reports to the Sr. Marketing Liaison.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce monthly performance, holdings and other statistics for the firm's products and investment benchmarks including analysis of the underlying factors that drive these figures.
  • Obtain and maintain an expertise in Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) as detailed by the CFA Institute.
  • Provide data, holdings, and statistical backup for various marketing materials.
  • Create new composites as necessary.
  • Interpret, verify and analyze client and composite performance results.
  • Conduct comparative analysis of other firms and the investment industry.
  • Lead the completion of and/or help with various firm audits - work with internal and external audit team to provide required materials, formulate/explain responses to auditors' questions, and implement/monitor any recommended changes.
  • Produce annual monitoring reports for select clients.
  • Work with departments across the firm to complete performance-related and/or statistical-oriented projects.
  • Maintain records of performance, holdings, and statistics.
  • Maintain policies and procedures for the responsibilities associated with this position.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with emphasis in finance, business, economics or similar with a record of academic achievement.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and function in a deadline oriented environment.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (functions, macros, pivot tables etc.).
  • Knowledge and comfort in definition and calculation of statistical concepts.
  • Performance measurement experience in the financial services industry preferred.
  • CIPM designation a plus. The Investment Statistics Specialist is expected to work towards obtaining the CIPM designation once hired..

Contact Information
For consideration send resume to Greg Howe, Senior Recruiter

ghowe@manning-napier.com

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