Full-Time

Performance Analyst

Posted on 10/3/2025

Marquette Associates

Marquette Associates

51-200 employees

Investment consulting for institutional clients

Compensation Overview

$60k - $63k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Fixed Income Securities
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or other relevant field
  • Attention to detail and highly organized, ability to work independently to meet deadlines
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and react to change positively
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to quickly learn new software applications, including those which are proprietary
Responsibilities
  • Obtain monthly and quarterly client statements from investment managers and custodians
  • Enter market values and cash flows from the investment manager and custody statements into an investment software platform for each account in which the client is invested monthly
  • Reconcile monthly performance returns between the custodian and the investment manager for each client account
  • Problem solve for any discrepancies in performance calculations between the custodian and the investment manager
  • Gather holdings for each client account to identify sector distribution and to compare the fundamental characteristics of the account to its appropriate benchmark
  • Understand and analyze all asset classes in clients’ portfolios such as equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds and private equity
  • Monitor market trends and monthly performance results for all asset classes
  • Participate in team and firm projects upon request, which may include creating charts/graphs for client deliverables and data analysis
  • Respond to clients, managers, and custodian requests for issue resolution in a timely manner
  • Communicate and/or explain performance results to client team when requested
Desired Qualifications
  • CRM or database management a plus

Marquette Associates provides investment consulting services to institutional clients such as public and private pension plans, endowments, foundations, and other long-term investors. Its core offering is personalized investment strategies and portfolio management delivered through thorough research, market analysis, and proactive scenario planning (including recession assessment) to help clients navigate complex financial environments. The firm charges fees based on assets under advisement, aligning its revenue with client performance. A hallmark of Marquette is its high client retention and fiduciary responsibility, underscoring a focus on trusted, long-term partnerships. The goal is to be a reliable, trusted partner that delivers effective and tailored investment programs rather than pursuing the largest size in the market.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ESG integration accelerates with 73% U.S. pension plans adopting by 2025.
  • DC consulting market expands 12% yearly through 2025 for plan sponsors.
  • OCIO services adoption rises 18% among endowments since 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Mercer acquires Marquette in 12-24 months, eroding independence.
  • Callan and NEPC poach clients, cutting AUA 20-30% in 6-12 months.
  • BlackRock's Aladdin displaces fixed income research in 12-18 months.

What makes Marquette Associates unique

  • 100% employee ownership ensures complete independence since 1986.
  • Expertise in fixed income offense-defense balance for all-weather portfolios.
  • Specialized research on sustainable investing and ESG index tracking.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Equity

INACTIVE