Performance Analyst (4-6 Months Contract)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced contractor to support a critical programme migrating to an upgraded version of the FactSet B-One performance application. The role will focus on:

• Reconciliation of positions, transactions, and performance outputs across legacy and target systems
• Identification, investigation, and resolution of discrepancies
• Supporting UAT, parallel run, and post go-live stabilisation

The individual will work closely with internal teams and FactSet to ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and fit for purpose, aligned with defined reconciliation success criteria

About us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reconciliation of holdings, transactions, and performance outputs, comparing current vs. upgraded systems
• Investigate, explain, and resolve discrepancies, ensuring alignment within agreed tolerances
• Analyse root causes across data, configuration, and calculation logic differences
• Collaborate with SMEs and internal teams (Product, Technology, Operations) to resolve issues
• Track, document, and manage issues through structured logs in line with governance standards
• Support UAT, regression testing, and parallel run validation, including test execution and documentation
• Assist with evidence collection, audit traceability, and production readiness (entry/exit criteria)
• Validate completeness and integrity of key data inputs and support data quality control checks
• Act as a liaison across business, technology, and external project stakeholders, communicating issues and impacts clearly
• Provide post-go-live support, including issue investigation, monitoring, stabilisation, and continuous improvement

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience in investment performance measurement / attribution
• Hands-on experience with Position and transaction reconciliation
• Experience with data and calculation validation across systems
• Experience of system migrations, implementations, or parallel runs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis / reconciliation)

Desirable

• Experience with FactSet B-One, Aladdin or similar platforms
• Knowledge of asset management data flows (ABOR, positions, transactions) 
• Knowledge of performance calculation methodologies
• Familiarity with SQL / data extraction tools
• Experience working with system migration

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.