Portfolio Performance Analyst

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Addepar is hiring its first Portfolio Performance Analyst in Edinburgh for a full-time onsite role focused on leading data validation during client portfolio conversions and ensuring data accuracy across implementations. You’ll partner with clients and cross-functional teams to own end-to-end validation, resolve discrepancies, document calculation method differences and escalate risks to leadership. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in financial services or fintech, a degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Business or Economics, a solid grasp of portfolio data and instruments, and strong communication; Python is a bonus. You must have the right to work in the UK from day one; visa sponsorship is not available. Tips: tailor your CV to demonstrate client-facing data validation, quantify impact, show ownership and collaboration, and highlight a growth mindset.

Who We Are

Addepar is a global data and AI platform empowering investment professionals to turn complex financial information into actionable intelligence. Addepar unifies portfolio, market and client data in a total portfolio view and delivers AI-powered insights within investment and client workflows. More than 1,400 firms in nearly 60 countries use Addepar to manage and advise on nearly $9 trillion in assets. Its open platform integrates with nearly 650 software, data and consulting partners to power end-to-end investment operations across firms of all sizes and complexity. Addepar supports clients worldwide with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, Geneva and São Paulo. 

The Role

We are excited to be hiring our first Portfolio Performance Analyst (Portfolio Data Consultant in Edinburgh. This role is pivotal in leading data validation efforts for client portfolio conversions. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial portfolio data throughout implementation projects.  The ideal candidate will bring a strong grasp of investment and portfolio data, a problem-solving mindset, and excellent communication skills. You’ll take ownership of client outcomes, work hands-on to resolve complex data challenges, and contribute to enhancing internal processes along the way.

Applicants must have, and maintain, the right to work in the United Kingdom from the first day of employment. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end data validation process for client onboarding and data conversion projects
• Facilitate regular client meetings and working sessions throughout the project lifecycle
• Investigate and resolve performance discrepancies in portfolio data, providing clear recommendations
• Review and document differences in calculation methodologies between systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams, keeping all parties aligned and informed on progress
• Flag risks or key issues to stakeholders, including senior leadership, in a timely manner
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
• Identify and help drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation

Who You Are

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Business or Economics
• 2+ years’ experience working in a financial services or fintech environment
• Sound understanding of financial instruments and portfolio data
• A proactive team player with a strong work ethic and positive approach
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• Experience with Python (or a desire to learn) is a bonus

Our Values 

• Act Like an Owner - Think and operate with intention, purpose and care. Own outcomes.
• Build Together - Collaborate to unlock the best solutions. Deliver lasting value. 
• Champion Our Clients - Exceed client expectations. Our clients’ success is our success. 
• Drive Innovation - Be bold and unconstrained in problem solving. Transform the industry. 
• Embrace Learning - Engage our community to broaden our perspective. Bring a growth mindset. 

In addition to our core values, Addepar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to bring together diverse ideas, experiences, skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds and identities to drive innovative solutions. We commit to promoting a welcoming environment where inclusion and belonging are held as a shared responsibility.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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