Sr. Analyst, Investment Analytics

Sr. Analyst, Investment Analytics

18 Sep 2024
Massachusetts, Boston, 02108 Boston USA

Sr. Analyst, Investment Analytics

Your opportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.At Schwab Asset Management, the Analytics Strategy & Development team pursues two broad goals: (1) understand the analytical needs of our partners in portfolio management, product management, sales, and marketing; and (2) develop tools, analysis, and insights to meet those needs and enhance key decisions. This is an individual contributor role.To advance our investment analytics strategy, this individual will partner with the investment risk and performance teams, business intelligence, technology, and others. The role requires a strong understanding of investment concepts. Further, it requires a balance between communication skills and the ability to develop tools and present detailed analysis.Strategy (approximately 40%)

Build relationships with stakeholders across the firm to understand their evolving analytical needs

Bring together best ideas from asset class SMEs and stakeholders across the firm

Promote best practices for presenting investment metrics and visuals, monitor industry trends

Build product knowledge and relationships with investment teams

Align with data and technology partners to increase our capabilities and understand technology roadmap

Create talking points and explanations on key analysis for internal stakeholders

Development (approximately 60%)

Develop tools for calculation, analysis, and visualization using programming languages such as Python and analytics software such as Tableau

Collaborate to design new value-adding analyses, using a firm-wide perspective to promote clarity and consistency

Promote ways to make systems and tools (e.g. Python, Bloomberg) more effective and accessible for internal users

Work with teams such as business intelligence, data, technology, and others to promote centralization, automation, and self-service delivery of information

What you haveTo ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.Required QualificationsThe role will require a well-rounded skill set, including strong investment knowledge, technical problem solving, strategic thinking, and effective communication.

CFA designation is a major plus

3+ years of investment industry experience with exposure to performance and/or risk

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to listen effectively, to convey complex ideas, and to develop consensus

Intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and willingness to consider different perspectives

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Sound business judgment and client orientation

Ability to build strong relationships throughout the organization

Technical skills, including:

Programming experience in Python or R, or willingness to learn

Experience with analytics/business intelligence software such as Tableau

Experience with investment analytics software like Bloomberg, FactSet, or Morningstar

Strong knowledge of MS Excel (lookups, arrays, complex/nested formulas, pivot tables)

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunitiesWhat’s in it for youAt Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions

Paid parental leave and family building benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

What’s in it for you:At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insuranceSchwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.

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