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About the Role

The Head of Performance Attribution is accountable for the global delivery, development, and evolution of performance and attribution analysis across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies. The role ensures best-in-class attribution methodologies, scalable operating models, and high-quality insights that enhance investment decision-making, governance, and client outcomes. The position also provides strategic leadership to geographically dispersed teams and acts as a senior subject-matter expert and stakeholder for attribution-related matters.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and inspire multi-location teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the production and interpretation of performance, relative returns, and attribution analysis for equity, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios.
Ensure methodologies are investment-appropriate, consistent, and aligned with industry best practice.
Ensure strong controls, governance, and documentation around performance data and attribution models.
Oversee vendor relationships, systems, and tooling supporting attribution processes.
Partner closely with Portfolio Managers, Investment Directors, Risk, Product, and Client teams to deliver value-adding insights.
Support product development, pitch material, and client due diligence from an attribution perspective.
Lead change initiatives, including system enhancements, process efficiency, and analytical innovation.
Identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, and analytical depth.

Requirements

University-educated, with a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science.
Extensive experience in performance measurement and attribution within an asset management, institutional investment, or financial services environment.
Experience driving change, transformation, or system enhancement initiatives within a performance or investment analytics function.
Proven leadership experience managing global or multi-location teams, including remote and culturally diverse groups.
Strong track record of owning attribution methodologies, resolving complex performance issues, and delivering clear, investment-relevant insights.
Strategic mindset combined with strong operational discipline.
High attention to detail with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Location

Dublin
London

Work Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Associate Director

Education Level

Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Value your wellbeing
Support your development
Flexible working arrangements

About the Company

Proudly helping clients build better financial futures for over 50 years.
Achieved success through collaboration and mutual support worldwide.