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How much do performance attribution jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance attribution in the United States is $68,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is performance attribution?

Performance attribution is a process used in finance to analyze and explain the sources of a portfolio’s returns relative to a benchmark. It breaks down the excess return into components such as asset allocation, security selection, and other factors, helping investors and managers understand which decisions contributed positively or negatively to performance. This analysis is crucial for evaluating investment strategies and refining future decision-making. Performance attribution can be conducted at various levels, such as by sector, region, or individual security, depending on the needs of the portfolio manager.

How does a performance attribution analyst typically collaborate with portfolio managers and investment teams?

Performance Attribution analysts work closely with portfolio managers and investment teams to provide detailed insights into the sources of portfolio returns. They regularly analyze data to break down performance by asset class, sector, or security, and present findings through reports and presentations. This collaboration helps investment teams understand the impact of their decisions, identify areas for improvement, and refine investment strategies. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of portfolio construction are essential for effective collaboration in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in performance attribution, and why are they important?

To thrive in Performance Attribution, you need a solid understanding of financial markets, investment concepts, and quantitative analysis, often supported by a finance-related degree or CFA certification. Familiarity with performance measurement systems like FactSet, Morningstar, or Bloomberg, and proficiency in Excel or Python for data analysis, are typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly make professionals stand out in this role. These competencies are crucial for accurately analyzing investment performance and effectively supporting portfolio management decisions.

What is the difference between Performance Attribution vs Portfolio Analyst?

AspectPerformance AttributionPortfolio Analyst
Primary FocusAnalyzing the sources of portfolio returns to assess manager effectivenessMonitoring and analyzing portfolio performance, risk, and holdings
Required SkillsQuantitative analysis, financial modeling, understanding of investment strategiesData analysis, reporting, understanding of investment products
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, asset management firms, investment banksAsset management firms, investment firms, financial services

While both roles involve analyzing investment portfolios, Performance Attribution focuses specifically on breaking down and explaining the sources of returns, whereas a Portfolio Analyst provides broader support in monitoring and managing overall portfolio performance. Performance Attribution specialists often have advanced quantitative skills, whereas Portfolio Analysts may focus more on data reporting and operational tasks.

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Infographic showing various Performance Attribution job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,249 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

Senior Performance and Attribution Consultant

Fidelity Investments

Westlake, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 272 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 152 rated financial services

Job description


NOTE: Fidelity will not provide immigration support for this position.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Performance and Attribution Consultant, who will support multiple types of investment performance reporting, attribution, and competitor analytics for a broad range of Fidelity portfolios. In this role, you will partner with investment professionals and senior leaders to address complex inquiries related to performance results, attribution drivers, and competitive positioning. You will collaborate closely with internal and external data teams to ensure performance and competitor insights are accurate, consistent, and relevant. Acting as a subject matter expert, you will support new product development efforts as new strategies are brought to market.
This role also focuses on driving continuous improvement within our performance business operations and close partnership with technology teams to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions, including expanded use of Snowflake and third-party tools.
Your responsibilities include:
  • Deliver and provide oversight to ensure accurate and timely performance and management reporting supporting Fidelity advisors, investment teams, and senior leaders
  • Apply deep expertise in performance, attribution, and competitor metrics to analyze portfolio and relative results, including allocation, selection, and market effects supporting traditional and non-traditional product structures
  • Provide insightful analysis and serve as a point of escalation for complex reporting questions of relative performance versus benchmarks and peers, leveraging strong data fluency to help business partners understand competitive positioning and emerging methodologies
  • Support product evolution by defining scalable reporting approaches for new and increasingly complex investment strategies, while maintaining strong data quality and governance standards
  • Partner with technology and data teams to improve reporting solutions and support enterprise initiatives by assessing impacts to reporting deliverables
  • Mentor and guide analysts by promoting efficient business operations processes and effective communication, encouraging continuous improvement, and emphasizing critical thinking and strong conceptual knowledge

The Expertise and Skills You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
  • 7 years of proven experience, including strong background in fund accounting, performance reporting, or attribution
  • Deep knowledge of performance methodologies with experience supporting traditional and evolving product structures
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex data and reporting issues, exercising good judgment around systemic risks and reporting cycles
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner across teams, lead discussions, manage business partners expectations, and contribute to process improvement initiatives
  • Strong Microsoft office skills required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), familiarity with Snowflake (querying), PowerBI or modern data platforms preferred
  • Experience working with third-party data and tools such as Morningstar Direct, Lipper, or similar platforms
  • CFA, CIPM, or CAIA preferred or willingness to pursue

The Team
The Performance, Attribution and Product Disclosure team supports all Fidelity advisors and investment staff by addressing reporting needs for performance, attribution, and competitor analytics. The team is responsible for monitoring portfolio, index, and third-party data, as well as validating portfolio-level performance, attribution results and competitor peers group rankings. Analysts review fund- and holdings-level activity to compile, research, and validate performance and attribution outputs, ensuring accurate and high-quality reporting to support our business partners. The team produces daily, periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual), and ad hoc performance and attribution reports that decompose portfolio returns on an absolute, relative, and peer basis. These insights support internal reporting, Board of Trustees materials, marketing deliverables, and portfolio management discussions.
Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
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Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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