Portfolio Analytics Specialist
About the job
- 2–4+ years of experience in a front-office financial role, such as investment banking, hedge fund, asset management, or a similar role.
- Exceptional analytical and Excel skills, with strong proficiency in financial modeling and interpreting large datasets.
- Deep understanding of portfolio theory, risk attribution, yield, drawdown, correlation, and volatility.
- Ability to communicate with institutional clients, including portfolio managers, analysts, chief investment officers, and risk managers, and distill complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets, investment strategies, and institutional workflows.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Familiarity with institutional investment processes, research platforms, and financial data tools.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- First-Class Honours degree or international equivalent.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to build robust portfolio intelligence tools and analytics components.
- Analyze portfolio- and security-level performance, risk, and attribution.
- Decompose returns to identify key drivers of alpha, beta, and idiosyncratic outcomes.
- Conduct market, macroeconomic, and security-level research to support client workflows and product insights.
- Validate, interpret, and clearly communicate financial metrics to internal stakeholders and clients.
- CFA, FRM, or MBA.
- Experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, or data programming languages such as Python and R.
About the company
Arcana provides specialized data analytics for the Web3 ecosystem. It offers proprietary datasets and advanced analysis tools to institutional investors, and operates on a subscription model that gives clients ongoing access to data and analytics for digital asset strategies and allocations. The product works by delivering high-quality, precise data and analytics through a subscription, helping clients make informed decisions and manage risk. Arcana differentiates itself through rigorous data integrity and accuracy, focusing on institutional customers such as hedge funds and large financial firms rather than consumer markets. The company's goal is to help clients mitigate risks and seize opportunities in the digital asset space by providing reliable, actionable insights that guide investment decisions.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$5.3M
Headquarters
Pasadena, California
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Arcana launched an iOS app on September 10, 2026, extending usage beyond desktops.
- Hurricane Capital partnership on September 17, 2026 expands institutional distribution.
- Series B funding on April 27, 2026 valued Arcana at $505.45 million.
What critics are saying
- Avail acquired Arcana on August 27, 2025, absorbing the team and XAR token.
- XAR is delisted; holders depend on a 4:1 swap and phased unlocks.
- Standalone Arcana disappears if Avail prioritizes its own stack over Arcana products.
What makes Arcana unique
- Goldman alum Rhys Williams joined September 21, 2026 to expand EMEA sales.
- Arcana serves 300 institutions managing over $20 trillion, signaling enterprise trust.
- Its platform unifies portfolio construction, attribution, risk, research, alpha capture, and AI workflows.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options