Portfolio Analyst, Associate

Job TitlePortfolio Analyst (Passive), AS

LocationMumbai, India

Role Description

The Portfolio Analyst supports the Passive Portfolio Manager in overseeing and maintaining the performance of investment portfolios. This position involves tracking key portfolio metrics, conducting in-depth data and performance analysis, and preparing internal reports to inform investment decisions. The analyst works with financial datasets and analytical tools to assess and attribute portfolio performance, while also supporting the day-to-day operational activities associated with passive investment strategies.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible benefits program, you will have access to:

Best-in-class leave policy

Gender-neutral parental leave

100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender-neutral)

Sponsorship for industry-relevant certifications and education

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Comprehensive hospitalization insurance for you and your dependents

Accident and term life insurance

Complimentary health screening for employees aged 35 and above

Your Key Responsibilities

Work closely with Passive Portfolio Management teams across Europe and the US to support global fund operations.

Perform and sign off on daily Net Asset Value (NAV) and Portfolio Composition File (PCF) reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

Coordinate with external stakeholders such as index providers, valuation agents, and custodians, as well as internal teams including Middle Office, Risk, and Compliance.

Monitor index changes and corporate actions, and conduct portfolio cash flow analysis to support accurate fund adjustments.

Conduct performance analysis and generate regular performance attribution reports to support portfolio evaluation.

Monitor portfolio risk exposures in alignment with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Support stakeholder communication by ensuring timely updates, issue resolution, and delivery of required outputs.

Your Skills and Experience

Postgraduate degree or equivalent international qualification; CFA Charterholder or candidates who have passed Level III are preferred.

Strong quantitative background, with academic or professional grounding in engineering, mathematics, or finance.

Up to 3 years of relevant experience in financial services or investment management support.

Foundational understanding of equity and fixed income instruments, including derivatives.

Exposure to or experience in supporting equity or fixed income portfolio management functions.

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with working knowledge of Bloomberg and Reuters.

Familiarity with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and portfolio management systems is considered an advantage.

Personal Characteristics

Self-motivated and capable of working independently, with a strong willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across various levels of the organization.

Organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.

Comfortable working in a technical environment and with fundamental mathematical concepts in finance.

Strong team orientation with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

How we'll support you

Training and development to help you excel in your career

Coaching and support from experts in your team

A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm