Portfolio Analyst, Associate

Position Overview

Job Title: Portfolio Analyst, Associate

Location: Pune, India

Corporate Title: Associate

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.
• Working hours for this role will primarily align with UK business hours, from 1:00 PM IST to 10:00 PM IST.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you'll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. 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

• ostgraduate 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

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We strive for a in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.