QNB3764 - Assistant Vice President Asset Management Middle Office (Qatarization)
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About the Role
QNB Group is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Asset Management Middle Office to calculate, analyze, and report portfolio performance and risk metrics. The role includes preparing client reports, conducting attribution analysis, and ensuring GIPS compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Calculate portfolio performance and risk across asset classes and benchmark against strategic targets
- Conduct performance & risk attribution analysis, identifying contributions from asset allocation, security selection, currency, and style factors
- Build customized reports based on client requirements
- Generate and interpret risk adjusted return metrics (e.g., Sharpe ratio, alpha, beta, tracking error, volatility)
- Analyze fund expenses, transaction costs, and fees to support transparency and cost benchmarking
- Collaborate with investment managers to optimize fund structures based on historical performance trends
- Maintain and improve performance measurement tools, templates, and data pipelines
- Prepare composite performance summaries in compliance with GIPS reporting standards
- Contribute to automation and quality control for recurring client and internal reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or related quantitative field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in performance analysis, risk attribution, or investment operations in asset management or financial services
- Proficiency in performance measurement tools, GIPS reporting frameworks, and attribution methodologies
- Hands on experience with Excel, Python, SQL, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Deep understanding of performance attribution, benchmark alignment, and client reporting
- Knowledge of risk adjusted return metrics and investment mandates
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including report writing) in English and Arabic
- CFA Level I or CIPM preferred
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About QNB
- Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
- QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services.
- QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+).
Job Summary
- The Assistant Vice President, Asset Management Middle Office / Performance & Risk Analyst is responsible for calculating, analyzing, and reporting portfolio performance and risk metrics across QNB Asset Management’s investment products.
- The role includes preparing customized client performance reports, supporting benchmark comparisons, conducting attribution and transaction cost analysis, and maintaining consistency with performance standards such as GIPS.
- This role collaborates closely with investment teams, product specialists, and compliance to ensure that reporting is accurate, insightful, and aligned with internal and regulatory requirements.
Main Responsibilities
- Calculate portfolio performance and risk across asset classes and benchmark against strategic targets
- Conduct performance & risk attribution analysis, identifying contributions from asset allocation, security selection, currency, and style factors
- Build customized reports based on client requirements
- Generate and interpret risk adjusted return metrics (e.g., Sharpe ratio, alpha, beta, tracking error, volatility)
- Analyze fund expenses, transaction costs, and fees to support transparency and cost benchmarking
- Collaborate with investment managers to optimize fund structures based on historical performance trends
- Maintain and improve performance measurement tools, templates, and data pipelines
- Prepare composite performance summaries in compliance with GIPS reporting standards
- Contribute to automation and quality control for recurring client and internal reports
- Implements KPI’s and best practices for Assistant Vice President, Asset Management Middle Office
- Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
- Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or related quantitative field
- CFA Level I or CIPM (Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement) preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in performance analysis, risk attribution, or investment operations in asset management or financial services
- Proficiency in performance measurement tools, GIPS reporting frameworks, and attribution methodologies
- Hands on experience with Excel, Python, SQL, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Deep understanding of performance attribution, benchmark alignment, and client reporting
- Knowledge of risk adjusted return metrics and investment mandates
- Ability to translate complex data into clear client facing insights
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including report writing) in English and Arabic.
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Understanding of the relevant laws, regulations, and practices.
- Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives.
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