Performance Reporting Associate (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about financial data, performance analysis, and client reporting? Do you enjoy transforming complex information into meaningful insights and working in an international environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are currently recruiting a Performance Reporting Associate for a 6-7 month temporary assignment with our client in Zurich. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly professional and collaborative team that plays a central role in supporting investment reporting activities and maintaining relationships with key European clients.

As part of the Reporting Team, you will work at the heart of the business, ensuring the accuracy and quality of investment and performance data while contributing to strategic reporting, client communication, and process improvements. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across Europe, the USA, and Asia, gaining valuable exposure within a dynamic international asset management environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and numerical skills with a proactive, client-focused mindset and possesses 2-3 years of relevant experience within finance, accounting, fiduciary services (Treuhand), banking, or a similar field.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor client portfolios on an ongoing basis and maintain direct communication with European mandate clients
• Manage and maintain investment data based on cash flows and reports received from target funds
• Update holdings information, including detailed portfolio company data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual client reports
• Perform monthly data reconciliations, variance analyses, and quantitative and qualitative performance evaluations
• Support the continuous enhancement of the investment database and reporting processes
• Prepare presentations for senior management, committee meetings, and marketing initiatives
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of external audits
• Calculate Total Expense Ratios (TER) for clients and proprietary products
• Prepare forecasts, projections, and customized performance analyses on an ad hoc basis

Your Profile

• University degree or University of Applied Sciences degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Controlling, Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• Alternatively, completed commercial training (KV), banking apprenticeship, trust/fiduciary qualification, combined with relevant professional experience
• 2-3 years of professional experience in performance reporting, finance, accounting, banking, fiduciary services, or a related environment
• Strong analytical thinking, excellent numerical skills, and high attention to detail
• Comfortable interacting directly with clients and taking ownership of responsibilities
• High IT affinity with advanced MS Excel skills (functions, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, VBA); programming skills are a plus
• Strong motivation to deliver high-quality solutions for professional investors
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Fluent English (written and spoken); basic German skills required; additional languages are an advantage

Additional Information

• Workload: 100%
• Location: Zurich, Switzerland
• Contract Type: Temporary assignment (6-7 months)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Industry: Investment / Asset Management
• A challenging and varied role within a respected international investment management environment
• Exposure to a broad range of reporting, analysis, and client-facing activities
• Collaboration with teams across Europe, the USA, and Asia
• A dynamic, multicultural workplace with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• The opportunity to contribute ideas and support continuous process improvements
• A supportive and professional team culture

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